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How Proposed Changes To Land & Buildings Transaction Tax Could Mean Problems For Thousands Of Regular Home Buyers
Read more: How Proposed Changes To Land & Buildings Transaction Tax Could Mean Problems For Thousands Of Regular Home BuyersIn December 2015, John Swinney, Scotland’s Finance Minister, proposed changes to the tax that home buyers in Scotland pay (Land & Buildings Transaction Tax or ‘LBTT’). These changes apply in particular to situations where the property being bought is a ‘second property’ (or indeed third, fourth and so on). These changes are due to take…
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Housing Shortage as Demand Outstrips Supply
Read more: Housing Shortage as Demand Outstrips SupplyHousing Shortage as Property Demand Outstrips Supply Spring is a time when we’d traditionally see the property market pick-up speed. So far in 2016, the number of enquiries from potential property sellers and the number of properties selling has risen sharply from this time in 2015. The time that properties are on the market before…
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9 Things You Must Do Before Getting a Pre-Sale Property Valuation
Read more: 9 Things You Must Do Before Getting a Pre-Sale Property ValuationIf you’re thinking of selling your property, the first step is to know what it is likely to sell for. With most estate agents offering a free, pre-sale appraisal service (know as a ‘valuation’), we would recommend that you get a professional estimate of what your property is worth. If you are thinking of selling,…
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MOV8’s Market Analysis February 2016
Read more: MOV8’s Market Analysis February 2016MOV8’s Market Analysis February 2016 Throughout the past year, the number of homes changing hands has been at its highest level since the onset of the ‘credit crunch’ in 2008 and 2016 is already off to a very strong start. Here’s what we have been seeing in the local property market. What Are We Seeing…
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5 Things You Should Do If You’re Selling Your Property in Spring
Read more: 5 Things You Should Do If You’re Selling Your Property in SpringSpring is a great time to start getting your property ready for sale if you’re thinking of moving home. To make sure that you get the most from your sale, here are five things that you should do to get ready for your sale and make sure that you get the best price for your…
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8 Things You Need to Know About Selling a Property in West Lothian
Read more: 8 Things You Need to Know About Selling a Property in West LothianIf you are thinking of selling your property in West Lothian, you can trust MOV8 Real Estate to take you through every stage of the process, from valuation to conclusion of your sale. Here’s our quick and simple guide to selling your West Lothian property, in eight simple steps. 1. Arrange a Property Valuation and…
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Property News Round Up February 2016
Read more: Property News Round Up February 2016Property News Round Up February 2016 In this month’s bumper Property News Round-Up, we take a look at property sales and price trends, the extension of the Help to Buy Scheme in 2016, the planned supplement on Land and Buildings Transaction Tax for buy-to-let investors and second-home buyers as well as how likely it is…
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Changes to Land and Buildings Transaction Tax May be Bad News for Property Investors…..and Renters
Read more: Changes to Land and Buildings Transaction Tax May be Bad News for Property Investors…..and RentersChanges to Land and Buildings Transaction Tax May be Bad News for Property Investors…..and Renters On 17 December 2015, John Swinney, Scotland’s Finance Minister, delivered his Budget for 2016/17 at Holyrood. While Mr Swinney opted not to use the Scottish Government’s new power to alter Income Tax, there were major changes announced to Land &…
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Who Do You Need to Tell That You Are Moving Home?
Read more: Who Do You Need to Tell That You Are Moving Home?Who Do You Need to Tell That You Are Moving Home? It is often said that moving home is amongst the most stressful things that people do in their their lifetime. However, by planning the move well in advance, you can minimise this stress. Informing people of your change of address, before or after you…
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