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It’s not easy being a first-time buyer, but we’re here to help you find a mortgage and navigate homebuying. From the latest mortgage news and updates on first-time buyer support schemes to the best deals and tips on deposit saving, plus a range of practical guides – we’ve got you covered.
Whether you are a first-time landlord or a buy-to-let professional, you’ll find everything you need to take out the best mortgage for your property investment needs. Stay up to date with the latest buy-to-let news and advice – from the top mortgage rates to the latest landlord requirements and rule changes.
Buying or selling a home or looking to remortgage? Here’s all the latest news, advice and guides you need. Plus, we reveal what’s happening to mortgage rates, house prices and interest rates.
This is the place for homeowners in later life and anyone looking to release equity from their home. With a comprehensive equity release advice section, the latest lifetime mortgage news plus useful guides you will find all the tools you need to navigate the equity release market.
Celebrating the very best of the UK’s homebuying industry. Nominated and voted for by our readers.
Learn how much stamp duty will you pay on your new home by using our calculator
Calculate the Stamp Duty you will owe if you’re purchasing a residential property in England or Northern Ireland
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Stamp duty land tax (SDLT) is a charge levied on buyers who purchase homes in the UK over a certain price. You should consider stamp duty as part of your costs when buying a home and factor it into your budget.
First-time buyers in England and Northern Ireland are exempt from stamp duty on properties up to £300,000. A 5% charge then applies on the amount above this. Use our calculator to find out your exact cost.
If you are buying a home, but are not a first-time buyer, you are exempt from stamp duty on the first £125,000. It is then charged at 2% up to £250,000 and 5% on the portion up to £925,000. Above this it’s charged at 10% and 12% depending on the value. Our calculator will help you understand the exact cost.
If you are buying a second home, to live in or as an investment, you will pay a stamp duty surcharge. This additional rate applies when you pay £40,000 or more for your second home. Find out how much you will need to pay using the calculator.
How much can you borrow? What will your monthly repayments be? Use these quick, simple tools to help you do the sums.
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How much can you borrow? What will your monthly repayments be? Use these quick, simple tools to help you do the sums.
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