The additional rate of Stamp Duty is catching out thousands of buyers who have no intention of becoming investors or second home owners – it can even mean families missing out on their dream home.

We at loveMONEY want to see the Treasury delay the need to pay the additional 3% Stamp Duty if a buyer can prove they are trying to sell their first home – with the tax only needing to be paid if they haven't sold it within a fixed period.