If you are contemplating purchasing a house you need to be aware of changes that are being made to the Stamp Duty, which come into force from 1st April 2016. These changes will significantly increase the amount of stamp duty payable if the purchaser already owns another property. Initially aimed at buy-to-let investors and second […]
Month: February 2016
Beverley house builder working over time to help local house buyers avoid tax hike
Beverley, UK: Would-be house buyers across East Yorkshire are being encouraged to buy their property before changes to Stamp Duty come in to effect on April 1. New rules mean second-home owners could see 3% of the value of the property added on to overall costs if they don’t complete on a sale before Thursday […]
Peter Ward Homes encourages buyers to snap up properties before Stamp Duty increase
Beverley, UK: House builders Peter Ward Homes have seen an increase in second-home buyers looking to complete deals before being stung by increases to Stamp Duty. The new rate for house buyers who purchase from April 1 onwards will have to pay an additional 3% charge on all properties including those under the current Stamp […]
