What the Autumn Budget had to say about housing

What the Autumn Budget had to say about housing

Briefly casting the spotlight on the housing market in his third Budget as chancellor, Phillip Hammond announced that he will extend the cancellation of stamp duty for first-time homebuyers on properties up to £300,000 to first-time buyers of shared ownership properties valued up to £500,000.  Furthermore, he stated that the measure would be retrospective, so that any first-buyer who has bought a home since the last Budget will benefit.Removing Stamp Duty on all shared equity purchases up to £500,000 is great news for prospective homebuyers getting into the market for the first time. Since stamp duty for first-time buyers was done away with, many more people have been able to get their foot on the first rung of the property ladder. In fact, as Hammond announced, the number of first-time buyers purchasing property is at an 11-year high. It seems the focus the government has placed on providing more opportunities for first-time buyers is coming to light and we are now seeing the res...

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30th Oct 2018
Autumn Competition: Win a £100 Selfridges Shopping Spree
It may only be October, but Christmas is coming. Have you thought about what to buy your loved ones this festive season? Or has all the plan...
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18th Oct 2018
Competition: Win Two Tickets to Grand Designs Live
Fine & Country has teamed up with Grand Designs Live to give you the chance to win a free pair of tickets, worth up to £34 each, to the...
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3rd Sep 2018
Competition: Win a designer Daniela de Montby handbag
Fine & Country has partnered with luxury British handbag designer Daniela de Montby to give away two beautiful bags. One lucky winn...
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30th May 2018
Homes with Hope: The Fine & Country Foundation looks back on its most successful year and forward to 2018
The Fine & Country Foundation has seen its most successful year yet, with over £140,000 raised for homeless charities and projects in th...
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12th Dec 2017
November 2017 Housing Market Report
There is a growing body of evidence that the UK residential market is at a turning point, despite what the national press might have you thi...
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3rd Nov 2017
10 best Christmas markets
'Tis the season to be jolly. Take a look at some of our homegrown Christmas markets across the UK. We have listed some of the best...
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5th Dec 2016
Win a luxurious Christmas hamper from Fortnum and Mason
It’s starting to look a lot like Christmas, as decorations begin to appear in homes and the aroma of mulled wine fills the air. ‘Tis the sea...
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30th Nov 2016
Homes with extra sparkle
Every year Britain celebrates the anniversary of a foiled plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament and kill King James I by lighting bonfire...
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3rd Nov 2016
The winner of the Fine & Country Garden competition has been announced
Thank you to all those who entered the Fine & Country Garden Competition 2016. We received a host of stunning and unique gardens this ye...
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16th Sep 2016
Open House returns!
Open House London returns once again with bigger, better and brighter buildings that promote public awareness and appreciation of the capi...
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14th Sep 2016
Win champagne afternoon tea for two at the Ritz to celebrate Fine & Country's 15th anniversary
Exciting news for anyone planning to get married this summer or celebrate a wedding anniversary! Fine & Country is launching a tea for t...
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8th Aug 2016
Is your garden the best in Britain?
If You Think So, Enter Your Garden And You Could Win Two Tickets To The RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2017.Everyone is welcome to enter, whether y...
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13th May 2016

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