Taxation changes on the horizon? There can be no doubt that the government needs to and will look to raise more tax in the next budget. Many rumours circulating regarding to changes to SDLT (stamp duty) from raising more from higher end properties, wealth taxes, mansion taxes and moving the burden of stamp duty from buyers to sellers. As often these rumours may come to nothing but as we move into the autumn, we will keep our followers updated with regards to developments and possible changes.