Stamp duty is the hidden menace that pushes up the cost of buying and selling property. Almost everyone pays it, yet there are legal ways to reduce or eliminate stamp duty when you buy a property.

These techniques are often used by property developers who offer 'cashback' and 'stamp duty paid' incentives to homebuyers. In How to Avoid Stamp Duty, property expert Russell Eaton explains how to get the same incentives in any property deal. The guide also covers buying property without paying legal fees or offering a mortgage deposit.