Couple Wins Appeal Against HMRC over Stamp Duty When you buy a second residential property, you pay an extra 3% in Stamp Duty. But, what if the property isn’t habitable at the time of…
What Happens When You Inherit a House in the UK? There's a lot to organise when you inherit a property. Is there a will? How much Inheritance Tax is there to pay? Does the property have a mortgage?…
Interest Rate Update Gilt yields fell sharply yesterday and have extended the fall today. Gilt yields fell sharply yesterday and have extended the fall today. At today’s close the 10-year gilt yield…
Buying the Freehold: What Do I Need to Know? When you buy the freehold of a property, you buy the property and the land on which it stands in perpetuity. However, not every property is freehold. Some…
Capital Gains Tax on Second Homes You have to pay Capital Gains Tax when you sell a second home or property. Figuring out how much you’ll pay can be tricky – but we’ll walk you through how it works…
Ray Boulger Answers Your Brexit Worries How will Brexit affect the property market? We asked our expert Ray Boulger common questions people have about what to expect. Here's what he said. It seems…
Help to Buy vs Shared Ownership When it comes to buying your first home, there is often one factor that gets in your way - your deposit. However, there are a few alternatives for those struggling to…
