Tag: 2024

2024

  • Overview of Inheritance Tax (IHT) and 2024 rates

    Inheritance Tax (IHT) is a tax on the estate (the property, money, and possessions) of someone who has died. The standard Inheritance Tax rate is 40%, which is only charged on the part of the estate that’s above the threshold. Thresholds and Allowances Tax Rates Exemptions and Reliefs Seven-Year Rule (Potentially Exempt Transfers) Gifts made… Read more

  • Gazumping: How prevalent is it in 2024?

    What is Gazumping? Gazumping occurs when a seller of a property accepts a higher offer from a new buyer after having already agreed to a sale price with an initial buyer, but before the contracts have been exchanged. This practice leaves the initial buyer in a difficult position, often having invested time and money into… Read more

  • Green party announce their housing policy for July election

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    The Green Party’s housing policy for the July 2024 UK election emphasizes creating sustainable, affordable housing while prioritizing environmental and social considerations. Key aspects of their policy include: Overall, the Green Party’s housing policy aims to address the housing shortage in the UK through sustainable practices, enhancing affordability, and supporting community development. Read more

  • Housing policy for 2024 election from the conservatives

    The Conservative Party’s housing policy for the upcoming UK election focuses on increasing homeownership, supporting renters, and addressing the housing supply shortage. Key elements of their policy include: The Conservative Party’s housing policy is designed to increase the supply of new homes, support homeownership, improve rental conditions, and ensure that housing development is sustainable and… Read more

  • What is labour’s housing policy for the upcoming election?

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    The Labour Party’s housing policy for the upcoming UK election includes a comprehensive plan aimed at tackling the housing crisis and ensuring access to affordable and secure housing for all. Key elements of their policy include: Labour’s housing policy focuses on increasing the supply of affordable housing, protecting renters, supporting first-time buyers, and ensuring that… Read more

  • Labour to introduce mortgage guarantee scheme

    As of my last update in 2023, the Labour Party in the UK has proposed the introduction of a mortgage guarantee scheme aimed at helping more people, particularly first-time buyers, get onto the property ladder. Here’s an overview of the proposed scheme: Overview of the Mortgage Guarantee Scheme The proposed mortgage guarantee scheme by the… Read more