We have just agreed the sale of our home and the purchase of a new one costing £600,000, and there is no chain beyond these two transactions. We had been working on the basis that there was no way we would benefit from the stamp duty holiday, but I have now read that it could be extended for three months. Would we be able to get the deals done in that time and benefit from an extended break if it comes, and when would that be announced? Via email Deadline day: Home buyers are hoping the stamp duty holiday will be extended past 31 March