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Average house price hits 267,500 as buyers rush ahead of stamp duty deadline

The housing market is cautiously optimistic heading into 2025, with rising prices despite concerns over mortgage rates and sensitivity to asking prices.

Stamp duty changes will motivate' first time buyer boom in early 2025, lender says

The Independent underscores the importance of accessible journalism while reporting on significant issues such as housing market changes and reproductive rights.

Stamp duty tax on second homes to rise

Stamp duty on second homes increases from 3% to 5% to benefit first-time buyers and boost housing transactions.

Surprise jump in house prices with fastest rise in two years

The Independent supports accessible journalism and robust reporting on critical issues like reproductive rights and market changes in the UK.

Tanaiste Micheal Martin 'surprised' at TD Neale Richmond's calls for stamp duty on bulk buying of new homes to be doubled

Caution is essential regarding proposals to change stamp duty on bulk home purchases, pending a review.

Average house price hits 267,500 as buyers rush ahead of stamp duty deadline

The housing market is cautiously optimistic heading into 2025, with rising prices despite concerns over mortgage rates and sensitivity to asking prices.

Stamp duty changes will motivate' first time buyer boom in early 2025, lender says

The Independent underscores the importance of accessible journalism while reporting on significant issues such as housing market changes and reproductive rights.

Stamp duty tax on second homes to rise

Stamp duty on second homes increases from 3% to 5% to benefit first-time buyers and boost housing transactions.

Surprise jump in house prices with fastest rise in two years

The Independent supports accessible journalism and robust reporting on critical issues like reproductive rights and market changes in the UK.

Tanaiste Micheal Martin 'surprised' at TD Neale Richmond's calls for stamp duty on bulk buying of new homes to be doubled

Caution is essential regarding proposals to change stamp duty on bulk home purchases, pending a review.
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Stamp Duty hikes trigger 42 per cent slump in prime London property deals

Repeated increases in stamp duty have severely affected high-end property sales in London, with transactions falling 42% over the past decade.

Here's a rabbit for the chancellor's hat: scrap stamp duty on shares | Nils Pratley

Rachel Reeves is focused on raising taxes, but scrapping stamp duty on shares could boost UK investment and competitiveness.

Stamp Duty hikes trigger 42 per cent slump in prime London property deals

Repeated increases in stamp duty have severely affected high-end property sales in London, with transactions falling 42% over the past decade.

Here's a rabbit for the chancellor's hat: scrap stamp duty on shares | Nils Pratley

Rachel Reeves is focused on raising taxes, but scrapping stamp duty on shares could boost UK investment and competitiveness.
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Buyers rush to beat stamp duty changes amid lengthy delays in house purchases

Homebuyers are rushing to finalize transactions before the April 2025 deadline for stamp duty relief ends.

Housing experts fear Hunt's budget will shun building for borrowing

Focus on addressing housing crisis and getting more homes built in Spring Budget
Speculation around 99% mortgage scheme and potential Stamp Duty changes in the fiscal plan

Buyers rush to beat stamp duty changes amid lengthy delays in house purchases

Homebuyers are rushing to finalize transactions before the April 2025 deadline for stamp duty relief ends.

Housing experts fear Hunt's budget will shun building for borrowing

Focus on addressing housing crisis and getting more homes built in Spring Budget
Speculation around 99% mortgage scheme and potential Stamp Duty changes in the fiscal plan
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UK house prices expected to rise by 2.5% in 2025 despite budget constraints

House prices in the UK continue to rise, with a forecasted increase of 2.5% in 2025 despite economic pressures.

House sales forecast to 'jump' ahead of stamp duty rise

Predicted surge in home sales before stamp duty increase in March 2025, but high interest rates may limit buyer engagement.

First-time buyers rush to complete purchases ahead of stamp duty increase

First-time homebuyers in the UK are rushing to finalize purchases before significant stamp duty increases take effect on April 1.

UK house prices expected to rise by 2.5% in 2025 despite budget constraints

House prices in the UK continue to rise, with a forecasted increase of 2.5% in 2025 despite economic pressures.

House sales forecast to 'jump' ahead of stamp duty rise

Predicted surge in home sales before stamp duty increase in March 2025, but high interest rates may limit buyer engagement.

First-time buyers rush to complete purchases ahead of stamp duty increase

First-time homebuyers in the UK are rushing to finalize purchases before significant stamp duty increases take effect on April 1.
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Rachel Reeves hikes stamp duty but chancellor warned renters will pay price

Rachel Reeves' hike in stamp duty for second home buyers could negatively impact renters and the housing market.

Taoiseach Simon Harris denies Government u-turn on increasing stamp duty paid by vulture funds bulk-buying homes

The government plans to review stamp duty in relation to bulk buying of homes, with expectations for adjustments in the upcoming budget.

Fine Gael's Neale Richmond calls for stamp duty on bulk buying of new homes by 'vulture funds' to be doubled

Fine Gael plans a stamp duty increase on bulk home purchases to support home ownership amid concerns over vulture fund acquisitions.

Rachel Reeves hikes stamp duty but chancellor warned renters will pay price

Rachel Reeves' hike in stamp duty for second home buyers could negatively impact renters and the housing market.

Taoiseach Simon Harris denies Government u-turn on increasing stamp duty paid by vulture funds bulk-buying homes

The government plans to review stamp duty in relation to bulk buying of homes, with expectations for adjustments in the upcoming budget.

Fine Gael's Neale Richmond calls for stamp duty on bulk buying of new homes by 'vulture funds' to be doubled

Fine Gael plans a stamp duty increase on bulk home purchases to support home ownership amid concerns over vulture fund acquisitions.
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Fine Gael faces anger in south Dublin over its 'populist' mansion tax

The newly implemented 6% stamp duty rate has sparked backlash from Fine Gael councillors, as wealthy constituents feel already taxed fairly.

'Mansion tax' aims to make rich pay their fair share, says Finance Minister Jack Chambers

Introduction of a 6% mansion tax for properties over €1.5 million to create a progressive tax system.
The measure is designed for revenue generation and equitable taxation.
The government emphasizes that this tax is not aimed at reducing house prices.
#tax-reform

Think tank urges Labour to consider inheritance and road pricing in budget proposals

The Resolution Foundation advocates major tax changes to tackle fiscal challenges, proposing increases to inheritance and capital gains taxes.

Former Sunak adviser urges Labour to introduce wealth tax on housing

Council tax and stamp duty should be abolished in favor of a fairer, proportional tax system, according to economist Tim Leunig.

Think tank urges Labour to consider inheritance and road pricing in budget proposals

The Resolution Foundation advocates major tax changes to tackle fiscal challenges, proposing increases to inheritance and capital gains taxes.

Former Sunak adviser urges Labour to introduce wealth tax on housing

Council tax and stamp duty should be abolished in favor of a fairer, proportional tax system, according to economist Tim Leunig.
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Jeremy Hunt may launch British Isa' investing in UK company shares

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt hints at launching tax-free British Isa for investing in UK company shares.
British stock Isa would allow investors to buy UK company shares without paying tax.
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