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How much council tax will you have to pay on a second home?
Second home council tax will surge from April across many parts of England. It follows similar local authority changes in Scotland and Wales.
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Rightmove: Asking prices up again in March as buyers undeterred by looming stamp duty hikes
Average asking prices are up by 1.1% month-on-month and have sustained a 1% growth year-on-year
By Daniel Hilton Published
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The top 10 holiday let hotspots as tax perks end in April
The furnished holiday lets tax regime will be scrapped next month - can property investors still make money from short-term rentals?
By Marc Shoffman Published
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RICS: UK housing market starts to lose momentum
The latest survey by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors reveals that housing market activity is slowing due to the upcoming stamp duty hike, as well as “international economic uncertainties”
By Ruth Emery Published
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Halifax: House prices dip in February but will continue to rise
House prices dipped by 0.1% in February as the window to beat stamp duty changes narrowed, but a supply-demand imbalance could push prices higher this year overall
By Katie Williams Published
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What is an offset mortgage and should you consider one?
Offset mortgages are a good way to put your money to work. We explain what they are and if they might work for you.
By Holly Thomas Last updated
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Zoopla: UK rental growth hits three-year low - is buy-to-let still worth it?
Landlords are already battling with higher taxes and reduced reliefs and now rental growth is slowing
By Marc Shoffman Published
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How the government’s latest leasehold reforms will help you
The government has unveiled plans to abolish leasehold ownership and replace it with commonhold – here is what you need to know
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Nationwide: House prices rise for sixth month in a row, but stamp duty changes loom
House prices continued to rise in February, but stamp duty changes and new affordability pressures could create headwinds later this year
By Katie Williams Published