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Stamp duty

Benefits, rent rises, and energy bill hikes: All the tax year changes in April 2025 you need to know about
DWP, benefits
Social Justice

Benefits, rent rises, and energy bill hikes: All the tax year changes in April 2025 you need to know about

The start of April sees a range of bills, taxes, and benefits go up. But help is available to those struggling
Interest rates, stamp duty and sky-high rents: This is what's going to happen to house prices in 2025
house for sale sign
House prices

Interest rates, stamp duty and sky-high rents: This is what's going to happen to house prices in 2025

Rachel Reeves wants first-time buyers in London to pay £6,000 more. It's a punishment for the young
chancellor Rachel Reeves
Angus Hanton

Rachel Reeves wants first-time buyers in London to pay £6,000 more. It's a punishment for the young

Will a stamp duty cut fix the housing crisis?
Stamp Duty

Will a stamp duty cut fix the housing crisis?

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