Stamp duty surcharge: Could it rise to 4% in the spring statement?

Landlords awaiting the Spring Statement could be forgiven for fearing further tax hikes are heading their way. Households are already being clobbered with a National Insurance contribution rise, jump in energy and fuel costs, alongside other bills soaring with Inflation. Tomorrow could see the Government try to help fan the flames and in doing so, … Read more

Stamp duty holiday extension calculator: How much will you pay?

Stamp duty holiday extension calculator: How much tax would you pay and what could you save? By Simon Lambert For This Is Money Published: 14:52 GMT, 3 March 2021 | Updated: 14:52 GMT, 3 March 2021 The stamp duty holiday deadline will be extended from 31 March to 30 June 2021, the Chancellor said today … Read more

Mini Budget 2020: £3bn drive for ‘green’ buildings and 140k jobs

Every household can apply for a £5,000 voucher under a £3billion drive for ‘greener’ homes, hospitals and schools to support 140,000 jobs announced today. Chancellor Rishi Sunak insisted he wanted to see a ‘green recovery with concern for the environment at its heart’ as he confirmed the plans in the Commons. In his mini-Budget, Mr … Read more

Mini Budget 2020: £3bn drive for ‘green’ buildings and 140k jobs

Now EVERY household can apply for a £5,000 Green Homes Grant to make energy-saving changes to homes – with poorest getting up to £10,000 – in Rishi Sunak’s £3billion drive for ‘green’ homes, hospitals and schools to support 140,000 jobs Rishi Sunak unveiled £3billion of ‘green’ upgrades to homes and public buildings Households able to … Read more