The changes mean you will no longer have to pay Stamp Duty on properties costing up to £500,000 until March 31 next year.
These are just 12 of the houses in Harrogate you could purchase while taking advantage of the new rules.

1. Claro Road
3 bed semi-detached house for sale on Claro Road, Harrogate HG1. Up for 230,000 with Verity Frearson. Photo: Zoopla

2. Claro Road
3 bed semi-detached house for sale on Claro Road, Harrogate HG1. Up for 230,000 with Verity Frearson. Photo: Zoopla

3. Coniston Road
3 bed detached house for sale on Coniston Road, Harrogate HG1. Offers over 300,000 to Hunters. Photo: Zoopla

4. Coniston Road
3 bed detached house for sale on Coniston Road, Harrogate HG1. Offers over 300,000 to Hunters. Photo: Zoopla
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