Possible stamp duty change to benefit homebuyers

Possible stamp duty change to benefit homebuyers

The threshold at which stamp duty is paid could be increased to save homebuyers money, according to the media. Over the past few days, several newspaper websites have reported rumours of a possible stamp duty change later in the year, which would benefit certain...
Headline inflation falls in March

Headline inflation falls in March

Inflation continues to come down gradually, but a base rate cut in the summer may be less likely, according to financial analysts Inflation fell again in March, with Consumer Price Index inflation – known as “headline inflation” – dropping to 3.2%. In February, it...
Annual house price growth slows

Annual house price growth slows

The housing market remains stable but is still sensitive to the scale and pace of interest rate changes, according to Halifax. House prices went up by 2% in March compared to the previous quarter, but annual house price growth has slowed, and house prices fell by 1%...
House sales volume increase

House sales volume increase

For a long time, there was a short supply of properties, but this seems to be changing. There are more properties coming to the market, and house sales have gone up in the past year. Read more… House sales have gone up by 9% annually, according to Zoopla. The property...