RISING DEMAND FOR CHAIN-FREE HOMES AS STAMP DUTY DEADLINE APPROACHES As a result of changes to Stamp Duty announced in the last budget there has been a significant surge in demand for homes that are chain-free and the UK property market is buzzing as buyers seek a speedy move [...]
STAMP DUTY FOR FIRST-TIME BUYERS - WHAT ARE THE RULES AROUND EXEMPTION? IDEAL HOME Make sure you know the different rules around stamp duty for first-time buyers, which should mean a lower stamp duty bill. When it comes to stamp duty for first-time buyer, you could benefit from a [...]
I COULD "STAIRCASE" THE 30% SHARE OF MY FLAT TO 100% BUT HOW WOULD IT AFFECT STAMP DUTY? - THE GUARDIAN Paying SDLT for the entire property was not within budget back then and I am unsure if I count as a first-time buyer. Q I bought a 30% [...]
MPS VOTE AGAINST PERMANENT STAMP DUTY CUT - YOUR MONEY MPs have voted against a permanent cut to the stamp duty threshold, upholding the decision made by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to end the discount in March 2025. In the Autumn Statement, Hunt reversed the decision made by his predecessor [...]
