House prices’ rise since July far outweighs stamp duty savings, Halifax says

Average house prices have risen by more than £15,000 since June and £3,000 in the last month alone, ‘far outweighing’ stamp duty savings on some cheaper properties, mortgage lender Halifax said today.   Its latest monthly house price index – which is based on mortgage approvals rather than actual sales prices – shows the price of … Read more

House prices’ rise since July far outweighs stamp duty savings, Halifax says

House prices soar 6.5% since June as stellar property gains outweigh stamp duty savings on some homes, Halifax says Average house prices rose 1.2%, or around £3,000, in the month of November Annual growth at 7.6%, the fastest rate since June 2016 Stamp stamp duty saving of £2,500 on a home costing £250,000 are now … Read more