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First Time Buyers to be Affected by Additional Charge

MSPs have been warned by the Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL) that an additional charge in regards to buy-to-let properties and second homes could deter investment in Scotland and affect first time buyers. Under the proposals, experts have warned that proposed supplement of 3% of the total price of properties over £40,000 could also push […]

Post Referendum Housing Market Boost

The Scottish housing market saw a sharp rise in demand from new buyers during the month of October, according to the latest UK Residential Market Survey from RICS. The survey found that 81% more surveyors reported an increase in new buyer enquiries as activity intensified following September’s referendum result. Interestingly, the rise comes at a […]

Report Tracks House Price Changes

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has recently published its House Price Index for March 2014, which gives an interesting insight into developments in house prices in all four UK countries, including average prices paid by existing home owners and first-time buyers. The Index shows that in the year to March 2014, UK house prices […]