Help me out with the new stamp duty?

[cerealatmidnight]

Good time to split!
Can we sell our family home and buy two flats for under 250k and not pay any stamp duty now?

No. Second flat you will pay 3% on

unless of course you mean you will be divorcing in which case probably

As long as you are separating you can - I think you have to legally divorce within 18 months or something like that (you might pay the additional stamp charge then get it refunded)

What if we're not married

then i guess you will be fine if you are both just buying properties as individuals. how is your current property owned - joint tenants or tenants in common?

Joint tenants :(