The Budget and SDLT Changes
Increases to commercial property rates The announcement in the budget that non-residential rates would rise from midnight caught most people unaware. There was never a particular reason for the disparity
Increases to commercial property rates The announcement in the budget that non-residential rates would rise from midnight caught most people unaware. There was never a particular reason for the disparity
This article was originally published in Wimbledon Time & Leisure in February 2016. Buy to let landlords – under attack? Around 40% of the housing stock in Merton is
Many readers will be aware of the changes that were announced in the 2015 Autumn Statement regarding higher rates of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) for purchasers of “additional properties”. In short,
In the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement it was today announced that a surcharge of 3% would be introduced on all of the SDLT rates for buy-to-let properties and for second homes. The
For a number of years Ashworths has supported Give-it-Away. Give-it-Away is not a charity in its own right, but is a company that develops and trades in property and gives
The announcement by the chancellor at lunchtime on 3 December 2014 introducing changes to the stamp duty thresholds caused quite a stir in most property departments and estate agencies across
Ashworths are working with the Land Registry to publicise their Property Alert service and the other anti-fraud measures that are available. The Property Alert service is completely free of charge
On 12 April our bank manager (and friend) will be attempting to run the Brighton Marathon. Kevin Webber is no stranger to marathon running, but this race is different since at
CONGRATULATIONS TO CHARLOTTE AND JANE For more than four years, Ashworths has been a very proud supporter of Give It Away, a development company that donates all of its profits to
As the New Year starts, Nisha Saigal (page 101) has a look at some of the options available for businesses looking for new premises in this month’s edition of Wimbledon
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