Buying your first home can be exciting, but it can also be scary. After years of saving up, searching, and finally checking out a home that you will probably have for the rest of your life, you can feel a sigh of relief as the process is almost complete. However, one of the pitfalls that many new homeowners fall into is the legal liabilities and checks that you should make before and after...
The latest research by estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , has revealed that the average homebuyer across England is now paying almost £76,000 during the initial year following a property purchase, although this cost climbs as high as £209,329 in some areas of the market.
GetAgent analysed the current cost of homeownership, not only taking into account the initial hurdle...
As the final deadline approaches, research by the estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , has found that just shy of 500,000 homebuyers across England are set to have saved over £3bn in stamp duty as a result of the stamp duty holiday.
GetAgent analysed every property purchase to have completed across England since 8th July 2020 when the stamp duty holiday was first introduced...
The latest research by lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves , has highlighted how many homebuyers could benefit each year if the government were to permanently increase stamp duty tax thresholds and remove tax for purchases up to £350,000, £500,000 and £750,000.
There’s no denying that the current stamp duty holiday has helped rejuvenate homebuyer demand, with 85% of buyers...
