MPs from both main parties have argued for the extension of the stamp duty holiday, to allow people who are already in the process of buying a home to benefit from tax savings of up to £15,000. The issue was debated in a virtual House of Commons session yesterday, which saw the majority of the … Read more
With the stamp duty holiday set to end on 31 March, some home buyers are pushing to complete their purchases in order to benefit from a tax saving of up to £15,000. The threshold for paying the tax was increased in July last year from £125,000 to £500,000 in England and Northern Ireland, in an … Read more
First-time buyers in Vaduz, Bern and Copenhagen can save up for a home the quickest, according to a new report – while those in Zagreb and Monaco could have to wait a whopping 25 years. The research by housebuilder Barratt Homes, which used statistics from the Numbeo global index, looked at how fast people could … Read more
Hope for home buyers? A 110k-strong petition forces parliament to debate a six-month extension to stamp duty holiday The tax break, which saves buyers up to £15,000, was due to end on 31 March More than 100k sign a petition calling for an extension to September This means that MPs must debate the issue in … Read more
Average asking prices for homes started to fall in the past month, as sellers look to lure in buyers before the end of the stamp duty holiday on 31 March, according to new findings. Asking prices fell by £2,887, or 0.9 per cent over the past month, property website Rightmove’s new data has revealed. The … Read more
Last year’s most popular new car colour was grey in what is being described as a perfect reflection of a relatively glum 2020 for everyone, including the UK motor sector. Official figures confirmed a second consecutive year at the top of the vehicle palette charts for grey, with almost a quarter of car-buying Britons opting … Read more
Last year’s most popular new car colour was grey in what is being described as a perfect reflection of a relatively glum 2020 for everyone, including the UK motor sector. Official figures confirmed a second consecutive year at the top of the vehicle palette charts for grey, with almost a quarter of car-buying Britons opting … Read more
Coventry Building Society becomes latest lender to bring back 10% mortgages in a boost for home buyers seeking low-deposit deals UK’s second-largest building society is re-entering 90% loan-to-value market These mortgages are popular with first-time buyers and movers with low equity Low-deposit products were pulled by almost all lenders in 2020 due to Covid Providers … Read more
Many aspiring home owners were able to boost their savings during lockdown, as they avoided expensive commutes and fast food lunches – however, experts claim there is more to getting on the property ladder than having a large stash of money. Property experts from around the UK shared their top tips for first time home … Read more
Many aspiring home owners were able to boost their savings during lockdown, as they avoided expensive commutes and fast food lunches – however, experts claim there is more to getting on the property ladder than having a large stash of money. Property experts from around the UK shared their top tips for first time home … Read more