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Robert Colvile argues that while he does not believe cutting stamp duty pays for itself, raising the number of housing transactions tends to increase housebuilding.
He adds that this relationship is longstanding and strong, also noting that more transactions generate revenue through legal fees, refurbishments, and redecoration.
Colvile has previously argued that large tax increases are insufficient to offset steady government spending growth, according to a recent article. He has also reported that investor feedback points to a widespread lack of customer service ethos in the industry, as noted in his coverage of investor views. These earlier comments provide context for his current focus on transaction-linked revenues in housing.