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Changes to Land and Buildings Transaction Tax explained

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

As of 15 July, the Scottish government is cutting the rate of its devolved Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT), with the threshold increasing from £145,000 to £250,000 until 31 March 2021.   There will be no LBTT...

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Best places in the UK to walk and cycle to work

Tuesday, July 14, 2020

The gradual lifting of lockdown has meant that a portion of the UK population are returning to their offices with many of us keen to avoid public transport as much as we can. For months, walking or cycling became a much needed practicality and...

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Energy Efficiency Solutions for Your Property

Thursday, July 9, 2020

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak , announced the Green Homes Grant Scheme in his Summer Statement on 8 July, whereby the Government will be issuing UK homeowners up to £5,000 worth of vouchers to make their homes more energy...

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Homes for under £500,000

Thursday, July 9, 2020

As the Government announces the Stamp Duty Land Tax Holiday, raising the threshold to £500,000 with immediate effect, the chance for buyers to purchase property exempt of tax is a valuable opportunity. With the initiative in place until...

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Stamp Duty Land Tax - The new temporary reduced rates explained

Wednesday, July 8, 2020

With immediate effect the new Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) threshold of £500,000 will apply and will run until 31 March 2021. This means any buyer purchasing a primary residential property between 8 July 2020 and 31 March 2021, up to the...

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The legacy created by lockdown

Thursday, July 2, 2020

There is no doubt that the past few months have had a significant effect on the UK and people's lives. The pandemic and subsequent lockdown has initiated unprecedented challenges which have affected us all. Some changes have been positive,...

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Summer Market Report: The Bright Road Ahead

Monday, June 15, 2020

With the spring market showing signs of improved consumer sentiment following the election result, 2020 was expected to be the year the property market regained the traction lost due to Brexit uncertainty, with promising figures in the first...

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Finding a Home Through Smart Viewing

Thursday, June 11, 2020

Although in some parts of the UK, lockdown is easing and estate agents have been allowed to return to conducting business more traditionally, the Government guidelines released on 12th May stipulate that a prospective buyer or tenant should...

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