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Stamp duty holiday extended to end of year

The stamp duty holiday on properties costing up to £175,000 was today extended until the end of this year.

The stamp duty holiday on properties costing up to £175,000 was today extended until the end of this year.

Chancellor Alistair Darling said the exemption meant that 60% of homebuyers would not be liable for the tax.