Sir Mel Stride will deliver a keynote address at the Propertymark One Conference setting out proposals to abolish stamp duty on primary residences as part of wider housing market reform.
The Propertymark event, taking place on 12 June 2026 at ExCeL London, will bring together agents, industry leaders and policymakers to examine the key issues shaping the UK property sector.
Sir Mel, Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer and former Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and Chair of the Treasury Select Committee, is expected to focus on the role of stamp duty in restricting housing market mobility, affordability and transaction levels.
His session will explore how removing the tax on primary residences could improve access for first-time buyers, support downsizing and increase overall market activity, with wider implications for economic growth and labour mobility.
FORWARD-THINKING DEBATE
Jason Lee, Commercial Manager at Propertymark, says: “Hosting Sir Mel Stride at the Propertymark One Conference provides attendees with a valuable opportunity to engage directly with a leading political figure on a policy area that has profound implications for the housing market.
“Stamp duty continues to influence behaviour at every stage of the property lifecycle, and any proposal to reform or abolish it warrants serious consideration from industry professionals.
“Our conference is about bringing together insight, expertise and forward-thinking debate. Sir Mel’s contribution will add a significant political and economic dimension to discussions around how we create a more fluid, accessible and efficient housing market.”
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