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UK budget introduces Stamp Duty Land Tax relief for LGPS pool transfers

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As part of its Autumn Budget, the UK government has announced an amendment to Stamp Duty rules that could help reduce the costs of transferring real estate assets between LGPS pools.

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The change, introduced this week, will amend Stamp Duty Land Tax rules through the Finance Bill 2026 to 2027. Currently, LGPS funds pay no

Several Reform-led councils are in talks to depart from the LGPS stewardship body LAPFF, following moves by two LGPS funds earlier this summer to break ties with the network.