Patrick Bamford, head of international business development at Qualis Credit Risk, says the next few months might see a further uptick in first-time buyer demand as more would-be...

In London, only 8% of homes for sale are set to be stamp-duty free for first-time buyers from April. 

Home mover sentiment has softened towards the end of 2024, but buyers remain positive about budgets.

The surge in stamp duty receipts will be fuelled by the combination of more homes being bought at higher prices while thresholds fall to catch more buyers. 

Rob Oliver, director of distribution at Dudley Building Society, says there are potentially big savings for investors if they buy a property under £250,000 before next April.

73% of homebuyers said they would continue with their plans to purchase, with a further 22% saying it would only temporarily impact their plans. 

Patrick Bamford, head of international business development at Qualis Credit Risk, explores whether the Budget offered any hope to first-time buyers, why the announcements cement the...

Recent tax changes and incoming council tax premiums for second homes have unsettled property investors and second homeowners, Zoopla says.

In some regions of the country, as many as 85% of homes will still be available tax-free.

There are 68 local authorities across England where the average price paid by a first-time buyer is more than £300,000.