Tag: stamp
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Thousands of homes hit market as sellers cut prices post stamp duty change
If you’re planning a renovation, eyeing your next self-build plot, or just waiting for the right time to buy, a wave of new homes has just hit the market, and many come with reduced price tags. New research from estate agency Yopa suggests that over 53,000 properties have been listed for sale in England in…
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Stamp duty changes push 1 in 4 homebuyers out of the market
For thousands of hopeful homebuyers across the UK, the dream of owning a home is slipping further out of reach. As stamp duty reforms loom, many are racing against time to complete their purchases before a sudden tax hike makes homeownership even more unaffordable. With new thresholds set to take effect on April 1, experts…
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Do you need to pay stamp duty on a building plot?
If you’re buying land in order to construct your own home, you might be asking if you need to pay stamp duty on a building plot. The idea of making savings at this stage of a self-build project is, after all, an appealing one. When you’re buying a house stamp duty land tax (SDLT) may…