Welcome to Part 2 of our Stamp Duty series. If you missed Part 1, we broke down what stamp duty is and why it matters.

Here’s where things get interesting.

Most people ask: “Why should I pay stamp duty? Shouldn’t the seller handle it?”

The truth is: the buyer pays stamp duty.

And it makes sense. Why?

Because the buyer is the one benefiting from the transaction — they’re the new legal owner.

Think of it like this:

👉 You don’t ask your landlord to pay your moving costs.

👉 You don’t expect the car dealer to fuel your car for life.

👉 So why expect the seller to pay for your title deed?

Stamp duty is your key to official ownership. No payment = no registration. Simple.

So, next time you’re buying property, budget smart: purchase price + stamp duty + legal fees.

🔥 Would you still buy that plot if stamp duty wasn’t part of the deal?

👉 In Part 3, we’ll dive into when and how stamp duty is actually paid. Click here to read on.