The Conservative Party has launched a petition proposing for stamp duty to be scrapped on main residences.
The petition also asks how people voted in the 2024 General Election, and quizzes signers on who they are likely to vote for in the next election – in signs the Tories are looking to collect data on who swing voters, as well as previous Conservative voters, are considering voting for next.
Ollie Marshall, director of buying agency Prime Purchase, said: “Finally, the Conservatives’ petition urging Labour to scrap stamp duty on main homes is one worth voting for.
“Removing stamp duty would be transformative, as it is one of the UK’s most toxic taxes. Not only is it a tax on aspiration but it punishes young, growing families.
“Stamp duty is a constant handbrake on people’s lives, not to mention the wider economy.”
In October 2025 Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch unveiled the policy that stamp duty would be abolished on primary residences to “make it easier for millions to realise the dreams of home ownership” if they won the next election.
The policy wouldn’t apply to additional homes, buy-to-let properties, or homes purchased via companies.
It’s unclear whether the Conservatives would also review the 5% stamp duty surcharge on investment properties and second homes.