2 h. 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

22 h. 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

26 h. 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

66 h. 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

2 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

2 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

2 d. ago Price points where home buyers could feel the most pain from stamp duty rises

Rightmove has made calculations showing the extra costs buyers could face if they make their home purchase after March 31.

Economics

4 d. ago Stamp duty changes fail to 'slow the market' as house prices jump by £13k in just one year

Movers currently pay stamp duty if their property costs more than £250,000. But from April 1, buyers will have to pay a tow percent charge on all home purchases priced from £125,000.

Economics

4 d. ago More pressure on the NHS, disability benefits claimants 'degraded' and hiked stamp duty leaving first

Rachel Reeves has been forced to make further welfare cuts after the budget watchdog said the Government's plans will not save as much as ministers hoped.

Events

4 d. ago Stamp duty disappointment for homebuyers as no reprieve on looming tax hike

There will be no stamp duty reprieve for homebuyers after the Chancellor made no u-turn during today's Spring Statement in parliament.

Economics

4 d. ago Thousands of people buying a home face stamp duty hike next week after Spring Statement

Stamp duty is a tax that is paid when you purchase a property over a certain price and the thresholds for when it applies are being lowered from next week

Politics

5 d. ago London housing market facing ‘stamp duty hangover’ ahead of rise in buying costs

In London, buyer demand is lower than a year ago, bucking the trend seen elsewhere in the UK, according to Zoopla.

Economics

5 d. ago Millions of people moving home face extra £2,500 charge from next week

You have to pay stamp duty if your property is your only residence and is worth over £250,000 in England and Northern Ireland - but this will be reduced to £125,000 from April 1

Economics

6 d. ago Pensions, ISAs and stamp duty: The tough choices experts expect Rachel Reeves to make in the Spring Statement

Expert insight on where Ms Reeves could make changes - and why she won’t in other areas

Politics

6 d. ago Seaside street in UK town where you can buy a home for just £100,000

Penfold Road, in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, has an average house price of just £100,000 - and it could be a bargain for first time buyers. Especailly those set to be hit by a rise in stamp duty

Economics

7 d. ago Stamp duty and council tax rates now the highest in the advanced world

People in the UK have to shell out the most in the developed world for property tax

Politics

1 week ago Gap between rungs on housing ladder widens as flat values lag behind houses

Flats have been lagging behind for house price growth which could provide opportunities for some first-time buyers, a survey for the bank found.

Politics

1 week ago Bigger homes driving house price growth as mortgage rates ease

Flats have been lagging behind for house price growth which could provide opportunities for some first-time buyers, a survey for the bank found.

Society

1 week ago Robot cat litter trays are 'better than I could imagine' and are £50 off

If shoppers have cats, they will know the pain of constantly cleaning up after them. And if they feel like they are still struggling with the smell of their furry companions, it may be time to upgrade

Economics

1 week ago Bigger homes driving house price growth as mortgage rates ease, says Halifax

Flats have been lagging behind for house price growth which could provide opportunities for some first-time buyers, a survey for the bank found.

Society