The tax on property purchase has been suspended on the first £500,000 of all sales in England and Northern Ireland since last July. The stamp duty holiday was introduced to help buyers financially due to the adverse consequences of Covid-19 and thereby boosting a property market hit by lockdown. Rishi Sunak has announced that Homebuyers …
With the stamp duty holiday being extended and mortgage guarantee scheme being announced, we discuss other developments which are underway behind the scenes in the property industry. Considering the affordability checks in attaining mortgages, purchasing houses has become increasingly difficult for those who are unable to meet the annual salary requirements. A first step on …
The property market remains open during the lockdown with property searchers buying and letting properties in full force. In fact, all home moves are permitted, provided they can be carried out safely. What measures can you take to move safely during the pandemic? We break it down into the searching and moving in stages. Property …
One of the biggest concerns for homeowners and property searchers is owning and buying a property in a safe area, and ensuring their homes are not subject to unwanted guests. Whilst the lockdown has imposed strict restrictions, one positive has been that domestic burglaries according to the Office for National Statistics has fell in England …
