First-time buyers still facing significant deposit barrier
It's getting tougher for aspiring homebuyers as house prices rise faster than wages Raising a deposit is still proving a huge barrier to aspiring homeowners, said Nationwide. It found that high house prices relative to average earnings mean first-time buyers struggle to raise a decent-sized deposit for a home. In the third quarter of this [...]What You Need to Know About Stamp Duty in 2021
Stamp duty is a tax that is much-hated by many a homebuyer. Just as you’re handing over thousands of pounds in deposits, mortgage charges and solicitor fees, you’re hit with a levy on the price of the property you’re buying. And in recent years, Stamp Duty has got even more confusing, with a number of […]