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Fri 05 May 2007Rival coalitions still poles apartStamp duty analysis:As of yesterday it's no longer in any doubt. Stamp duty will be reformed. What is less clear is when and to what extent, writes Marc Coleman, Economics Editor.The urgency of action on the issue has been clear for months. While it cannot be blamed for recent house price trends the stamp duty debate has reduced the extent of buying and selling in the market and contributed to a lack of confidence.