I have just gone "Sale Agreed" on a house for €400K. I am a first time buyer. I am essentially taking a gamble that by the time the deal goes through, Stamp Duty will have been abolished regardless of who gets elected. Now of course I'm getting nervous. I have two concerns:
1) Does Stamp duty count from the date contracts are signed?
2) Do you believe Stamp Duty will be reformed immediately after the formation of the next Government?