The UK’s Most-Affordable Areas

The UK’s Most-Affordable Areas

The stamp duty tax holiday was introduced in July 2020 to help home buyers and stimulate the economy after the first COVID-19 lockdown. It mean't homebuyers in England and Northern Ireland did not have to pay any tax on the first £500,000 of the property price, instead of the usual first £125,000.

The full tax relief ended on 30th June 2021, after which it was reduced down to £250,000 between the 1st of July and the 30th of September. So, who took advantage of the full stamp duty tax relief, and which region is pushing for more affordable housing projects? Finding out this information can help ensure you save money, especially if you’re preparing to move house in the last few months of the reduced stamp duty holiday.
So who took advantage of the full stamp duty holiday? To find out please click here
Source: Property Wire


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