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WHAT TO DO IF YOU MISSED THE STAMP DUTY LAND TAX DEADLINE

History of Stamp Duty Stamp duty land tax was introduced in England in 1694 and is one of this country’s oldest taxes. Since then, it has been updated to reflect changing times and sometimes used as a tool to boost the property market at times of economic stress. When is Stamp Duty payable? Stamp Duty…

To move or not to move…

Current trends and shifting priorities within the property market It seems that following the property market going into deep freeze for 3 months towards the end of March, many of us just can’t wait a moment longer to move house.  So, is now the right time to be moving house? Property website Zoopla reported in…