Homeowners on the cusp of selling their property were initially buoyed by the news of the stamp duty cut revealed in Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-Budget. Many were convinced they could bank a windfall from the tax giveaway and rushed to renegotiate deals with their prospective buyers. But within days sellers were themselves under pressure as the balance of power […]

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has slashed stamp duty rates, saving the average buyer in England £2,500 in tax on a home purchase. He has doubled the nil-rate stamp duty band from £125,000 to £250,000 in England and Northern Ireland. This means an extra 200,000 buyers will pay no stamp duty whatsoever. Assuming that the pre-existing stamp […]

How long is too long when it comes to buying a home? Here’s how long it takes, the steps involved and what might slow you down when purchasing a property.# It can seem like the process of buying a home is shrouded in mystery. What happens once you’ve made an offer? What’s the next thing […]