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Martin Lewis warns MPs of ‘serious holes’ in Lifetime ISAs as he calls for action on ‘unfair’ and ‘off-putting’ first-time buyer fines
The Lifetime ISA (LISA) withdrawal fine needs to be removed for first-time buyers purchasing homes above the scheme’s £450,000 limit, Martin Lewis has urged.
Read MoreThousands of first-time buyers face £11,250 stamp duty hike as deadline looms
As the government’s stamp duty holiday comes to a close at the end of March, an estimated 25,000 first-time buyers in England are set to miss the deadline, risking up to £11,250 in extra charges when their purchases complete in April.
Read MoreLandlords left exposed to tenant debt problems, claims deposit firm
Landlords are being left more exposed than ever to accumulating debt in the event of arrears after the average amount significantly jumped to £2,597 in Q4 24 – a dramatic rise of 44% from £1,802 in 12 months.
Read MoreLandlord Alert: beware of long-term third-party energy contracts
Commercial landlords and property managers under pressure to meet sustainability targets are turning to third party leases sold as attractive alternatives if they don’t have the capital to invest in rooftop solar themselves.
Read MoreWhy the victimisation of landlords shames everyone
Reading the news on Property118 about tenants getting a new platform to make complaints made my heart sink.
The PRS is undergoing a seismic shift, and landlords are increasingly being cast as the villains in a narrative that seems to ignore our rights and struggles.
Read MoreCould stamp duty rise be final ‘nail in coffin’ for buy-to-let landlords?
A perfect storm of tax hikes, increasing regulations, and soaring costs is pushing more buy-to-let landlords to reconsider their position in the UK property market.
Read MoreBTL lenders lower rates and boost landlord options
There has been more activity in the UK’s buy to let lending sector as MT Finance, InterBay and Pluto Finance join the throng of lenders lowering rates.
Read MoreWhat is LTV in mortgages? Martin Lewis explains most important factor for first-time buyers
The start of 2025 has brought positive news for home buyers as property value growth steadies and lenders begin offering better mortgage rates.
Read MoreNationwide calls on government to relax mortgage affordability rules
Nationwide has called on the government to relax mortgage affordability rules to boost first-time buyer lending.
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