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Calculate the stamp duty on your house sale: how much of a UK sold house price is taxed?
The amount of stamp duty you pay depends on which band the house price you’re paying falls into. Here's how the tax works.
By Henry Sandercock Last updated
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Halifax: House prices near a two-year high – will they continue to rise?
Despite affordability pressures, house prices grew at their fastest annual rate in almost two years in August, Halifax says
By Katie Williams Published
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‘Financial strain’ forcing landlords out of buy-to-let sector, industry warns
News New figures from Rightmove suggest the buy-to-let sector is becoming less attractive to investors, with a record number of previously-rented homes being listed for sale.
By Henry Sandercock Last updated
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Will UK house prices fall? Latest property market predictions explained
House prices could get a boost now that interest rates have been cut and mortgage rates are being reduced. Will house prices rise or fall in 2024?
By Henry Sandercock Last updated
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Profits dive at Barratt Developments - should you invest in housebuilders?
News The fall in profits comes despite excitement about the prospects for housebuilders on the back of Labour’s pledge to build 1.5 million new homes.
By Chris Newlands Published
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Property hotspots UK: where are first-time buyers going? Halifax reveals the top spots for house hunters
News Where are the UK property hotspots for first-time buyers? Halifax data shows first-time buyers are making up almost two-thirds of purchases in some parts of the UK. Where is it cheaper to get on the property ladder?
By Marc Shoffman Published
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How higher energy performance certificate ratings boost house prices
Feature More energy efficient homes can reduce your bills but what difference does it make to house prices?
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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What is the Freedom to Buy scheme? UK Labour Party’s mortgage plans explained
Explainer The Labour Party announced the Freedom to Buy scheme during the 2024 general election campaign. Here’s what we know so far about the housing policy.
By Henry Sandercock Published
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House prices suffer unexpected August ‘hiccup’, Nationwide HPI finds
News There was a minor reversal in house prices in August, according to the latest Nationwide House Price Index
By Henry Sandercock Published
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