Among the various types of investments that are available to the average investor, property and real estate are considered among the most secure and reliable investments. Real estate investments are rarely subject to huge crashes, and generally appreciate in value as the years pass. Property investment has always been seen […]
All good things must come to an end. That said, there is now some level of debate regarding whether or not the Stamp Duty holiday was ever a good thing in the first place. There’s even more debate about whether or not it was wise to extend it. Be that […]
As Chancellor Rishi Sunak today confirms during the Spring Budget 2021 that the Stamp Duty Holiday deadline has been extended, we bring you reflection and commentary from some of the property industries leading figures on what they have heard coming out of parliament. Government support for coronavirus continues UK to […]
Many people ask what is SDLT/Stamp Duty Land Tax and we have the answers thanks to David Hannah of Cornerstone Tax Advisors who has provided us with this short video to explain. If you buy property or land in England or Northern Ireland over a certain price you must pay […]
During periods of market volatility, investors look to assets to be able to quickly recover from downturns and provide long-term, stable returns on investment. With COVID-19 incurring an unprecedented level of global uncertainty, this exact process is currently playing out. As countries overcome the initial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
The buy-to-let market has become increasingly frustrating for landlords in recent years. The phasing out of buy-to-let tax relief, combined with a ban on letting fees, deposit limits and a raft of other regulations, caused many to consider whether to invest. This hesitation naturally became heightened during the lockdown as, […]
Positive news coming out of the Houses of Parliament today as Chancellor Rishi Sunak raises the threshold for paying Stamp Duty from £125,000 to £500,000 on property until March 2021. Here what the experts have to say… Tim Hyatt, Head of Residential at Knight Frank, commented: “Moving house has a […]
Whether you’re upgrading to a bigger home, investing in a BTL property to bolster your pension, or acquiring a commercial premises, chances are that the amount of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) that you pay on the purchase isn’t at the top of your priority list. Securing a mortgage, arranging […]
A new year, a new decade, a new government. At the start of 2020, there are reasons for optimism within the property sector – most notably, there is a feeling that some of the issues that have plagued the industry over recent years could be resolved. In fact, just two […]
Even though the London property market is currently in slowdown, prices remain some of the highest in the country. This obviously puts pressure on affordability and this pressure is increased by the cost of Stamp Duty Land Tax, which can be very expensive for residential buyers and even more so […]
