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UK Property

I’m a property expert, 10 top tips for buying your first house

WITH spring now upon us, more people are thinking about moving home.As the weather brightens up it’s the most popular time of year to buy and sell.1Spring is the time most people moveAnd with England and Northern Ireland facing major changes to Stamp Duty thresholds from April 1, it’s the ideal time to get to grips with the nuances of Scottish property and what to consider when buying.Scotland operates under a different system known as Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT), tailored to our unique market conditions.Felipe Ferreira, Sales Director...
UK Property

I got on the property ladder through ‘lifeline’ government account – you can get £1,000 free cash a year

A WOMAN resigned to renting for life got on the property ladder by temporarily becoming an estate agent – to learn the tricks of the trade.Comedian Kate-Lois Elliott thought she was going to live in a rented basement flat for the rest of her days due to her career choices.2Comedian Kate-Lois Elliott got on the property ladder by saving into a LISACredit: Ben Stevens/PinPep2She also became an estate agent for six monthsCredit: Ben Stevens/PinPepAs a former actor-turned-comedian – who is married to another actor – their irregular income offered little...