As we enter 2016, there are signs that demand from buyers is rising once more, on the back of greater consumer confidence supported by a surge in gross mortgage lending, which hit a seven-year high in October last year.
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<b>Monopoly</b>
Monopoly can equally be the most frustrating and the best board game ever. But no matter how well you are doing in the game, nobody wants to land on the ‘Luxury Tax’ field. Well, unfortunately for those of you looking to expand your portfolio, the ‘Luxury Tax’ awaits! From April this year buying a second home or buy-to-let will cost you an extra 3% in stamp duty land tax. Ouch! Read more about the changes in our market comment on page 7.