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Stamp Duty for Non-UK Residents

Rachel Booth — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:38:00 +0000

If you are buying a residential property in England or Northern Ireland, and are not a UK resident, you will usually be liable for an additional 2% non-UK resident Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) surcharge that will apply on top of the normal residential SDLT rates. Which properties are subject to the additional 2% Stamp...

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Eight steps to a successful mortgage application

Fiona Poyser — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 09:19:53 +0000

Applying for a mortgage can be one of the most stressful parts of buying a home. We take a look at how to maximise the chances of your chosen lender saying yes. Obtaining a mortgage in principle before you make an offer on a property is a good way of showing the seller that you...

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What to consider if you are buying a new build home

Fiona Poyser — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 11:03:16 +0000

There are many benefits to buying a newly built home, however there are also some points that you should consider before going ahead. New build homes are a popular option, offering the chance to move somewhere completely fresh and in pristine condition. You won’t have any DIY to do and the property will be clean...

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Zesty Lime Cocktail Competition Winner – Get the recipes!

Fiona Poyser — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 10:49:32 +0000

We ran a competition within the LPL team and had some refreshing ideas for cocktails that star zesty citrus fruit. The idea which packed the most pucker was designed by Michael Collins. Congratulations! Michael wins the ingredients to make him and some mates his cocktail. Our runners up were Laila, Daniel and Louise who will...

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Increase the value of your home by £50,000 in less than 48 hours

Fiona Poyser — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 13:18:40 +0000

Research carried out by Rated People has found a number of quick fixes for home sellers that could result in substantially higher offers. With the Stamp Duty holiday extended until the end of this month, buyers may have a little more money to spend on a property. To maximise the purchase price, Rated People’s Home Improvement...

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Online property portal says January 2021 busiest New Year ever

Fiona Poyser — Tue, 04 May 2021 09:57:52 +0000

Online property portal Rightmove has announced that January 2021 was the busiest start to a new year they have ever seen. The organisation said that the number of potential buyers contacting estate agents about properties was up 11 per cent on the same period in 2020 and rental enquiries were up 22 per cent. Visits...

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Mortgage approvals are up and low deposit mortgages are back

Fiona Poyser — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 16:35:27 +0000

Mortgage approvals hit a 13-year high in the last months of 2020, while the return of low deposit mortgages means that first-time buyers will have a better chance of stepping onto the property ladder. Despite economic turmoil, the house market has been buoyant as buyers look to take advantage of the Stamp Duty holiday, set...

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