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Changes to Stamp Duty for First Time Buyers
Stamp duty will be abolished immediately for first-time buyers purchasing a home of up to £300,000 and for properties costing up to £500,000, no stamp duty will be paid on the first £300,000. Please see the link below for more information. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5109333/First-time-buyers-relief-Hammond-s-stamp-duty-cut.html?ITO=1490
November 24, 2017
The RUH Will Month 2017
We are pleased to announce that we will be once again be supporting the annual RUH Will Month initiative, which helps to raise funds for the RUH’s charity, the Forever Friends Appeal. This will be the third year Ames Kent has supported the RUH. Throughout September 2017, we will be offering to draw up a […]
July 3, 2017
House sales have fallen in some parts of the UK
Housing market activity now substantially below level before financial crash thanks to high prices and stamp duty, research finds. https://www.theguardian.com/business/2017/jun/21/house-sales-uk-lloyds-housing-market-crash
June 30, 2017
IHT Planning
Wills, probate, IHT and what advisers should know. https://www.ftadviser.com/investments/2017/06/27/wills-probate-iht-and-what-advisers-should-know/
June 30, 2017
Changes to Inheritance Tax
There have been some important changes to Inheritance Tax please see the link below for more information. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/financial-services/investments/inheritance-tax/inheritance-tax-changes/
June 30, 2017
Binding verbal agreements for cohabiting couples
For unmarried couples who cohabit, care should be taken when entering discussions regarding their property and its ownership, below is a link to an interesting article with some more information. http://www.todaysconveyancer.co.uk/news/binding-verbal-agreements-cohabiting-couples/
February 1, 2017