Last month - after many rumours - the government announced a stamp duty freeze on properties worth less than £175,000. We've taken an alternative look at the stamp duty situation, finding out which regions now have the most (and least) stamp duty free homes. The outcome has the potential to offer hope to first-time buyers and change Britain's demographic.
› Read about Britain's stamp duty division
› Read about Britain's stamp duty division
Recent sales near Abbey
| Address | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Flat 10, Ryder House, High Path, Merton, London, SW19 | Log in / Register for sale price | |
| Date of sale: | 15/08/2008 | |
| Address | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Flat 6, 175, Merton Road, Merton, London, SW19 | Log in / Register for sale price | |
| Date of sale: | 08/08/2008 | |
| Address | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| 31, Cecil Road, Merton, London, SW19 | Log in / Register for sale price | |
| Date of sale: | 07/07/2008 | |
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Becket Close, SW19
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Latest house price statistics
| Source | Month | Average price | Monthly change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax | Sep 08 | £172,108 |  1.30% |
| Nationwide | Sep 08 | £161,797 | 1.70% |
| Land Reg | Aug 08 | £174,493 | 1.90% |
| Rightmove | Sep 08 | £227,438 | 1.00% |
| FT Index | Aug 08 | £222,456 | 1.30% |
| Hometrack | Sep 08 | N/A | 1.00% |
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