Growth in Spanish Mortgages As Economy Recovers

Spanish Mortgages

Spain is once again becoming a hotbed for property investment, as low interest rates, rising property prices and growing confidence in the Spanish economy spur interest from expats and foreign nationals in the region. In light of these favourable conditions, mortgage approvals rose 19.8% in 2015, marking a paradigm shift in the direction of the…

New 3% UK Stamp Duty Surcharge on 2nd Homes

UK Stamp Duty Surcharge

New 3% Stamp Duty on Second Homes: Your Questions, Answered As the government introduces a new levy for second homes, many property buyers have been left confused about the incoming policy, and how it affects their position. The final details are to be announced on the 16th March, so the infrastructure isn’t yet set in…

UK STAMP DUTY UPDATE

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An update to the UK’s stamp duty Wednesday’s Autumn Statement from UK Chancellor George Osborne brought an unexpected Stamp Duty rise for buy-to-let investors, along with significant investment in homebuilding. The UK government’s 2015 Spending Review and Autumn Statement on Wednesday afternoon saw the announcement of a number of policies aimed at stimulating demand from…