The clock is ticking, and time is running out. If you’re in the middle of purchasing a property, you only have until the end of March to complete before the new Stamp Duty rules kick in on April 1st.

As a local property expert, my name is Paul Tobias-Gibbons, and I’ve been working in the South Ockendon property market since 1999. Over the past 25 years, I’ve witnessed significant changes—new developments, shifts in government policy, and substantial growth in the private rental sector.

The rental market is on the brink of significant change, but with the clock ticking, one question remains: Are we any clearer on exactly what landlords and tenants will have to work with once the new legislation comes in?

The property market is experiencing another stamp duty rush, with buyers scrambling to complete their purchases before potential changes come into effect. But what is driving this urgency, and how could it impact both buyers and sellers in the coming months?