The introduction in March 2012 of a new 7% stamp duty rate for homes sold for more than £2m has contributed to reduction in high-value transactions of around 12% in 2012, compared to an increase in sales for all other price bands. But there is also evidence that more buyers are now registering house purchases as individuals, rather than companies, and that will help boost stamp duty revenues.
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