First-time buyers have been urged to make the most of a ‘forgotten tax relief’ that could save them thousands of pounds as the stamp duty holiday ends. While the stamp duty holiday finished at the end of the month, many have forgotten that an even better tax relief is still available for first-time buyers, according to a leading property lawyer. The first-time buyer stamp duty exempts buyers if they purchase properties for less than £300,000. Head of residential conveyancing at Osbornes Law, said: “In the chaos of the stamp duty holiday most people seem to have forgotten that there is a fantastic stamp duty exemption for first-time buyers. The exemption is actually better than the last part of the stamp...
Summer may be drawing to an end, but the autumn housing market is still as fast-paced as it has been all year. Buyers are facing hot competition right now. The number of people chasing after every available property for sale is at its highest ever and is double the level seen in 2019 before the pandemic began. So if you’ve...
Have you ever wondered how the homes of the rich and famous look? Most of us enjoy a little bit of property porn and these houses are packed with all the luxuries that the super-wealthy enjoy, including gyms, swimming pools and dedicated treatment spaces. Here are four rather expensive properties currently on the market in the UK. 12 Bedroom Mayfair...
Home staging is the process of preparing your property for sale. It involves making your home look its absolute best, encouraging viewers to place an offer on your property. It generally starts with a thorough declutter, which makes the property seem more inviting and helps hugely with the moving process. Where necessary, you might also decide to redecorate. Depersonalising your...
Deciding to put your home on the market is a huge step. But, beginning the process of preparing your property for sale can be completely overwhelming. Here are eight tips every seller should follow to ensure their home is ready to welcome viewers. Do a Thorough DeclutterA rigorous declutter is essential before you place your house on the market. This...
We live in a constantly changing digital world. Our phones and computers can do amazing things, and many apps have made life a lot easier. Just look at banking – it used to be a real chore to get something paid in or out, now it’s a matter of a couple of clicks. It seems that each new week brings...
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