Skip to main content
See every side of every news story
Get Started
SubscribeLogin
Published • loading... • Updated

Harris Not Planning to Table Stamp Duty Removal in Budget

Supporters say the change would ease upfront costs for first-time buyers, while Revenue Commissioners estimate it would cost €83.6 million.

Summary by RTÉ
Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris has seemingly ruled out removing stamp duty for first time property buyers in next month's budget, despite Fianna Fáil's calls for the move earlier this week.

3 Articles

The JournalThe Journal
Lean Left

Simon Harris pushes back on Fianna Fáil stamp duty proposal

The Taoiseach on Tuesday said he believes it’s a ‘reasonable’ proposal.

·Dublin, Ireland
Read Full Article
RTÉRTÉ
Center

Harris not planning to table stamp duty removal in budget

Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris has seemingly ruled out removing stamp duty for first time property buyers in next month's budget, despite Fianna Fáil's calls for the move earlier this week.

·Ireland
Read Full Article
Irish TimesIrish Times
Lean Left

Stamp duty cut: Would it really help first-time buyers or drive up house prices yet again?

Will potential abolition of 1% rate be a help to prospective homeowners or lead to further property market inflation?

·Dublin, Ireland
Read Full Article
Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 67% of the sources lean Left
67% Left

Factuality Info Icon

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

Info Icon

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

Irish Times broke the news in Dublin, Ireland on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
Too Big Arrow Icon
Sources are mostly out of (0)

Similar News Topics

Simon Harris icon

Simon Harris

Fianna Fáil icon

Fianna Fáil

Ireland icon

Ireland

News
Feed Dots Icon
For You
Search Icon
SearchBlindspot LogoBlindspotLocal