9 h. ago 'The sale would have collapsed': how a few hours made or lost  London homebuyers £1000s this week

Conveyancing delays led to some anxious waits for buyers trying to beat the tax deadline. Here’s what to do if you missed the boat

Economics

28 h. ago Buying a house was too expensive so THIS is what I bought instead. There's no stamp duty and I've made thousands... and this is how you can do it too

While it's unlikely you'll start a trillion-dollar company from one, you might be able to kick-start your property investment portfolio from this unusual source.

Politics

33 h. ago 'The sale would have collapsed': how a few hours made £1000s difference for London home buyers this week

Conveyancing delays led to some anxious waits for buyers trying to beat the tax deadline. Here’s what to do if you missed the boat

Economics

51 h. ago 'The sale would have collapsed': Londoners who beat the stamp duty deadline and saved thousands

Conveyancing delays led to some anxious waits for buyers trying to beat the tax deadline. Here’s what to do if you missed the boat

Events

55 h. ago The house price points where April 1 stamp duty changes could hit you hardest

Many home buyers face higher stamp duty costs from today (April 1) - here is how you could be affected at different price points

Events

59 h. ago UK house price growth stalled in March ahead of stamp duty hike

Nationwide Building Society recorded a 0.0 per cent month-on-month average UK house price growth in March, ahead of today’s stamp duty changes

Politics

59 h. ago Stamp duty calculator shows exactly how much more you'll pay from today

You can use our stamp duty calculator below to see exactly how much these changes could cost you, whether you're moving home, or if you're a first-time buyer

Politics

59 h. ago April Cruel Day: Millions of Londoners hit with big bills rises as tax changes 'to cost families £3,500'

Across London, average increases in council tax, water and energy will cost households around £400 a year

Economics

60 h. ago House price growth stalled in March ahead of stamp duty hike – index

Nationwide Building Society recorded a 0.0% month-on-month average UK house price growth in March, ahead of stamp duty changes which are now in place.

Politics

62 h. ago April Cruel Day: Millions of Londoners hit with £400 rise in annual utility and council tax bills

Across London, average increases in council tax, water and energy will cost households around £400 a year

Economics

68 h. ago Bigger stamp duty bills for some home buyers as discounts shrink

‘Nil rate’ stamp duty thresholds for home buyers have reduced from Tuesday.

Economics

68 h. ago Price points where April 1 stamp duty changes could hit hardest

Stamp duty changes for buyers in England and Northern Ireland have come into force.

Events

3 d. ago Home buyers warned of major stamp duty changes coming into force

Today (March 31) is the last day you can complete on a property before the new stamp duty thresholds come into effect

Events

3 d. ago Mortgage approvals to home buyers fall back ahead of stamp duty changes

Some 65,500 mortgage approvals for house purchases were recorded in February, which was around 600 lower than in January, the Bank of England said.

Economics

3 d. ago Home buyers ‘may look to split higher stamp duty costs with sellers’

Buyers may reflect higher stamp duty costs in their offers, with some being in a strong negotiating position, housing market experts said.

Economics

4 d. ago The TINY London flats that still won't attract stamp duty after 1 April

Only a small number of properties in London will be exempt from stamp duty once the thresholds change - here are 11 of them.

Politics

4 d. ago Thousands planning to move home will face an extra £2.5k charge

The stamp duty thresholds are changing in England and Northern Ireland from next week

Economics

6 d. ago Home buyers warned they have just days left to avoid thousands in extra costs

HM Revenue and Customs figures confirmed the huge surge in deals before the changes

Events

6 d. ago ‘Race’ for buyers to get on the property ladder before stamp duty rises in April

One recent home buyer has told how there was ‘huge’ pressure on the professionals involved in the sale to get everything sorted.

Politics

6 d. ago Home buyers have just days left to sidestep rising stamp duty costs

Home buyers may reflect extra stamp duty costs in their offers to sellers after April 1, one property market expert said.

Economics