# Andy Burnham floats scrapping stamp duty in property tax reform

Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, has proposed abolishing stamp duty as part of a wider overhaul of property taxation. His plan could significantly change the cost of buying a home and reshape housing policy debates in the UK. The proposal signals a major potential shift in how property purchases are taxed.

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- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/aug/11/stamp-duty-andy-burnham-uk-property-council-tax-house-prices) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:00:01 GMT