These changes will significantly impact homebuyers, therefore providing a window of opportunity before 31st March to purchase a new home now and save thousands of pounds.

First-time buyers will feel the greatest impact, with this group expected to pay an extra £6,250 in SDLT. The nil-rate threshold for first-time buyers will drop from £425,000 to £300,000, with a 5% rate applying to properties priced between £300,001 and £500,000.
For other buyers, the nil-rate threshold will revert to £125,000, down from the current £250,000, increasing costs across the board. Amid these adjustments, Stonebond is offering homebuyers a valuable opportunity to act before the changes take effect. With exceptional, move-in-ready homes now available at their new developments in Cambridgeshire and Essex, Stonebond is empowering customers to act fast in navigating the evolving property market and secure their dream home before the current SDLT rates change.

Available properties with Stonebond

Nestled in the Cambridgeshire countryside, Wintringham is a thriving new community that offers an idyllic, outdoor lifestyle. With 9km of new footpaths and cycleways to explore, it is perfect for those who enjoy nature and staying active. Wintringham is also just a five-minute cycle from the bustling town of St Neots, and only 17 miles from central Cambridge. Wintringham offers a range of four-bedroom homes that are available to move into ahead of 31st March, with prices starting at £485,000.

Woodbanks in Takeley, near Bishop's Stortford, is home to energy efficient, high-specification homes designed for modern living. The carefully considered internal layouts of the homes deliver flexible spaces that work perfectly for enjoying family time, entertaining, working from home and more. The development benefits from 11 acres of green open space and delivers great convenience, located just a six-minute drive from the M11. At Woodbanks, The Gosfield is a stunning four-bedroom home which is available to move into ahead of the end of March and priced at £599,999.

Finally, beautiful woodlands blended with tranquil open water sets the scene for the last development. Arranged in mews and terraced styles, along with detached homes that overlook leafy green vistas, the homes at Waterbeach are contemporary and architecturally stunning. These special homes connect residents with nature in a special, ecologically enriched environment, with a 23-acre lake and scenic footpaths to enjoy. Waterbeach also has a stylish selection of homes available to buy ahead of the 31st of March deadline. These include four apartments with two to three bedrooms, offered through the Discount Market Sale (DMS) scheme, providing substantial savings even before accounting for the SDLT deadline.

Additionally, The Newbury - a charming three-bedroom detached home with two terraces and a private garden - is currently priced at £625,000. For those seeking more space, The Beckett, a four-bedroom townhouse featuring two en-suites and a top-floor terrace with breathtaking views, is available at £685,000.

Karen Wong, who recently secured her dream home off-plan at Waterbeach, shares her enthusiasm:

“I'm thrilled to have purchased a three-bedroom home at Waterbeach. From the moment I first visited, I was captivated by the peaceful, natural surroundings, and now I can't wait to move in and start enjoying everything this incredible location has to offer. My new home is characterful, with a cozy and beautiful courtyard garden and two terraces, giving me the perfect spaces to take in and enjoy in the breathtaking and scenic views.”

Karen also highlighted how acting quickly helped her beat the upcoming stamp duty changes:

“When I learned about the stamp duty thresholds changing, I started my property search earlier than I initially planned. The adjustments could potentially have cost me an additional estimated charge of £6,000, so I knew I needed to start looking for a new home quickly. The Stonebond team have been brilliant, guiding me through every step of the process and ensured I could complete ahead of the deadline, even with purchasing off-plan. Their support has been invaluable.”

Annette Cole, Sales & Marketing Director at Stonebond comments: “

We're pleased to be providing an unmissable opportunity to our customers, allowing them to take advantage of the savings that come with completing before the adjustments set in. It's great to hear real stories from our customers like Karen, and it's fantastic to see our work have such a positive impact on someone's homebuying journey.”

For more information on the properties available with Stonebond that are ready to move into ahead of the Stamp Duty deadline, please visit www.stonebondproperties.com or please call 01245 377299.

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Notes to Editors

About Stonebond

Stonebond is a premium partnerships developer, focused on the delivery of high quality, mixed-tenure developments across the UK.
Headquartered in Essex, we have regional operations in Guildford, St Albans, Sevenoaks, Solihull and Manchester.
We work in partnership with Registered Providers, local authorities, PRS Investors and Homes England.
Our business was established over 40 years ago and is privately owned by the Cherry family, who were the founders of Countryside Properties.

Our work is award-winning: in 2024 we were named Developer of the Year by Premier Guarantee, a leading provider of structural warranties, whilst we also claimed three regional Premier awards, beating almost 4,000 sites in the process.
We create new mixed-tenure communities in collaboration with our partners, who share our aspirations to help solve the UK's housing crisis.

We focus on promoting local skills and labour, supporting growth of responsible regional businesses, creating healthier, safer and more resilient communities and protecting and improving our environment.
We have a defined pathway to net zero and are working to reduce our carbon footprint through our own operations and also in collaboration with our supply chain, subcontractors and vendors.