Stamp duty concerns ahead of budget as UK house prices rise amid record sales
UK house prices rose 1% in September to an average of £267,500 as rising incomes and the lowest mortgage rates...
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Reeves triggers property market ‘chaos’ with stamp duty crackdown
The stamp duty threshold uplift was launched by Liz Truss during her brief spell in Downing Street. The change was...
Rachel Reeves urged to scrap stamp duty for downsizers
The previous government flirted with stamp duty cuts several times. Former chancellor Rishi Sunak offered homebuyers a stamp duty “holiday”...
Property sold at loss: Expert advice on tax filing and investments
Any capital gain or loss arising on the transfer of a capital asset is taxable in the hands of the...
How to overcome ‘downsizers’ block’ – and make the right property move
The problem: GuiltThere are commonly feelings of guilt associated with downsizing because it’s often not just your home that you’re...
Why the UK paid just INR100 stamp duty buying an INR101 crore Mumbai property
Getty ImagesSynopsisA real estate transaction by the UK’s diplomatic mission in Mumbai has created significant buzz. 3 mins read, Jun...
How to buy property in Dubai as a UK national
Properties yield on average a 6pc return and all investment income is tax free, plus there is no stamp duty or...
Think tank calls for Oz-inspired housing ‘sin taxes…
The UK Government should make better use of property taxes to deter foreign buyers, boost property supply and raise tax...
Lesser-known ways to save money on property
There are ways to save on stamp duty and VAT when buying and renovating a property. (Ed Bock via Getty...
‘We bought two flats in Kew but our boys want to live in Hackney – what do we do?’
Lee Shortt thought she and her husband were doing the right thing when they bought two flats five years ago...
