by OnTheMarket | 5 Oct 2020 | Market Insight and Data, News, Professional News
The temptation to try and claim for reduced stamp duty liability is great. Note: Stamp duty has been cut to zero for residential property purchases in England and Northern Ireland up to £500,000 from 8 July 2020 until 31 March 2021, read more here. Residential Stamp...
by OnTheMarket | 30 Jul 2020 | Buying Guides
Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s announcement of a temporary cut to stamp duty on residential properties is encouraging buyers to make that move. Whether for those who are downsizing or looking to move from the city to the country, there is no doubt the move has given the...
by OnTheMarket | 8 Jul 2020 | Market Insight and Data, News, Professional News
The Government has announced an immediate cut to stamp duty in a move aimed at boosting an uncertain property market. Chancellor Rishi Sunak told the House of Commons in a special statement at lunchtime on 8 July that stamp duty would no longer apply on property...
by OnTheMarket | 20 Apr 2020 | Buying Guides
Exemption from stamp duty has undoubtedly been a boon for many first-time buyers but a lot of property purchasers who thought they were eligible are still finding they have to pay the tax. That’s the verdict of Simon Nosworthy, Head of Residential Conveyancing...
by OnTheMarket | 17 Jan 2020 | Buying Guides
There are plenty of points to consider when buying a second home for your own use or as a buy to let investment. After all, to buy to let or not to buy to let is a difficult question! It can be quite a conundrum for people with capital to invest who are dithering...