Conveyancers report 295% leap in completions ahead of Stamp Duty hike
'We have seen unprecedented demand throughout March,' reports law firm Taylor Rose.
Buyers bag price discounts as Stamp Duty hike looms
'The chance of a sale agreed in December reaching completion before next April [when Stamp Duty bills will go up] is now close to a coin flip,' warns Hamptons.
Spring buyers enjoy ‘decade-high choice’ as Stamp Duty bills jump – Rightmove
Property portal flags 'positive signs for the market' beyond April's SDLT hike.
Home-buyer demand is ‘tracking 14% ahead’ of early 2024 – Zoopla
Property portal reports higher deal numbers, increased buyer demand & rising supply compared to the start of last year.
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