Tag: mortgage

The Pros and Cons of Mortgage Holidays

The government mortgage holiday scheme is coming to an end, but your mortgage lender might still offer you a payment break if you need it The end of July sees the final closure of the government’s mortgage holiday scheme, which was introduced last March as the first national lock down and furlough started to take [...]

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 […]

FCA must urgently clarify Consumer Duty for firms

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) must urgently clarify expectations around its new Consumer Duty so firms are not caught out, PIMFA warns. The adviser trade body wants firms to be assessed for their ability to discharge their obligations under the duty. In May the regulator announced plans for a new Consumer Duty that aims to provide a higher level [...]

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