Though widely covered in the press it is important that David James reiterate the impact the Governments changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax may have on your custom with us. For those who are unaware of what SDLT is, it is a taxable deduction which occurs when you buy or in some cases, lease a... View...
The nights suddenly draw in quicker and before you know it, you’re on the way home from work in total darkness wondering where the daylight went. This darkness is what makes homes easy targets for burglars – especially if your property isn’t all too well protected. Thankfully, Rightmove have provided this handy guide on ways... View...
Relocation is often said to be one of the most stress inducing life events we commonly have to undertake but with a good helping hand and a little methodical thinking, proceedings can be greatly relieved. Here at David James, we thought we’d take the time to think of the furry friends which may be accompanying... View...
You have found the ideal property on Rightmove. It is in your price range and has everything you are looking for – but what happens next? Before you begin to enquire about the property, it is very important you clarify what your current position is. Buyers with a mortgage-in-principle, first time buyers and cash buyers... View...
Purchasing your own home is one of the biggest milestones that people try to reach in life. The freedom of having your own property is something that almost everyone strives towards. Our aim is to try and make the process as smooth and easy as possible for everyone involved, so we’ve compiled some useful tips... View...
Let’s face it – for many people, getting together a £20,000+ house deposit is near impossible. For this reason, many people who want to own their own property are being forced to move into rented accommodation against their will where they feel can only settle down to a certain extent. For this reason, the government... View...
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You usually pay Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on increasing portions of the property price when you buy residential property. SDLT only applies to properties over £250,000. There are three rates of stamp duty for residential property, with a standard rate for people who own one property, a surcharge for those who own multiple properties and a relief element for first time buyers.
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