Stamp Duty Changes – 1st April 2025
Today, the stamp duty changes outlined by the government in Autumn 2024 will come into effect impacting home buyers across the country. As part of this, the temporary reductions that were placed in 2022 have ended which means a higher rate for many property purchases. Here are some of the changes that were announced; Standard […]
Stamp Duty Changes
If you’ve been thinking about buying a home, there’s a date you should keep in mind: 31st March 2025. That’s when the Stamp Duty increase in the UK is set to take effect. This change could make buying a property more expensive, which is why it’s crucial to start your new home journey sooner rather […]
Bank of England cuts base rate
For the second time this year, the Bank of England has announced a cut to its base rate for interest. Dropping by 0.25%, it now stands at 4.75% – the lowest it’s been in over a year. But what does this mean for mortgages? The base rate set by the Bank of England directly influences […]
New Mortgage Offers
If you’re a first-time buyer looking for the best mortgage rate to stretch your budget and secure a larger home, Nationwide may have just come to the rescue with a game-changing new offer. While many lenders only offer 4.5 times your salary, Nationwide recently announced that first-time buyers can now borrow up to 6 times […]
