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If you’ve never considered entering the lucrative property market as an expat before, you’re likely to have numerous questions. GoSimpleTax have already detailed the rules around declaring tax effectively for landlords, but it’s also imperative to have comprehensive knowledge on the mortgage aspect. Specialist mortgage brokers, Liquid Expat Mortgages, are here to guide you…
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The UK property market has, traditionally, priced out millions of first time buyers looking for a home or rental investment. Yet the Autumn Budget in November 2017 revealed changes that level the playing field quite drastically for those struggling to secure finance. The stamp duty threshold has been raised, meaning first time buyers investing in…
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Jan
The Autumn Budget brought welcome relief for anyone looking to get a foothold in the UK’s burgeoning property market. As the Chancellor abolished Stamp Duty on homes up to the value of £300,000 for first time buyers, this has made thousands of properties across Britain accessible to those at the bottom of the housing ladder,…
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Feb
New 3% Stamp Duty on Second Homes: Your Questions, Answered As the government introduces a new levy for second homes, many property buyers have been left confused about the incoming policy, and how it affects their position. The final details are to be announced on the 16th March, so the infrastructure isn’t yet set in…
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Nov
Nov
An update to the UK’s stamp duty Wednesday’s Autumn Statement from UK Chancellor George Osborne brought an unexpected Stamp Duty rise for buy-to-let investors, along with significant investment in homebuilding. The UK government’s 2015 Spending Review and Autumn Statement on Wednesday afternoon saw the announcement of a number of policies aimed at stimulating demand from…
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