Since it was announced that there would be a stamp duty holiday the property market has seen a mini boom of interest. Naturally, most of this interest has been focused on those properties that will most benefit from this change, with a huge increase in interest in properties on the market for over £300k.
If you're selling your home, or are thinking about putting it on the market soon, then make sure you have a read of our blog on property viewing turn-offs - and how to avoid them! Also check out our tips to make sure your home is ready for viewings to make the best first impression.
If you're a first time buyer then make sure you have a read of our guide to make sure you're clear on the whole buying process, and also take a look at our mortgage website where we have exclusive deals for first time buyers.
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In July the government increased the lower stamp duty threshold to £500,000 for property sales in England and Northern Ireland. This means that for any property purchased below the new level, purchasers will not need to pay stamp duty as long as the purchase is completed before 31 March 2021.
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Some buyers will be looking for a place to move straight in to, whilst others might be looking for more of a fixer-upper, but there are some things that just really turn off all viewers.
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In 2019 only 5% of the UK workforce worked mainly from home and less than 30% had even tried it. Thanks to lockdown and the encouragement to work from home, these stats have changed drastically.
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