FTBs unphazed by end of stamp duty holiday

FTBs unphazed by end of stamp duty holiday

Sustained demand from first-time buyers during October and November ensured there was no 'cliff edge' drop off in activity as the Stamp Duty holiday ended, according to newly released data from Legal & General Mortgage Club.

In October, products catering to first-time buyers were the third most searched criteria point by advisers. The findings support Yorkshire Building Society’s recent estimate that the number of UK first-time homebuyers hit its highest ever level in 2021. To continue reading, please Click Here


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