As of April 1st, 2025, significant changes to stamp duty rates across England and Wales will come into effect. We're here to explain what these changes mean for you, whether you're a first timer, an investor, or moving from overseas.
Mortgages
Three in five first-time buyers depend on the bank of mum and dad in order to get onto the property ladder, according to research by Just Group. In the last five years, 61 per cent of FTBs relied on financial help from relatives in order to purchase a property. In comparison, just 20 per cent of FTBs relied on financial assistance from relatives 30 years ago.
