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Stamp Duty Changes – What Does This Mean for London and How Much Will I Save? This week, Kwasi Kwarteng, the Chancellor, announced changes to Stamp Duty in England and Northern Ireland in a mini-budget. What is stamp duty? You must pay Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT)... 
Latest News, Property Problems, Property Surveys, Purchasing a House, Valuations
We often get asked what the benefit of a building survey is over the lender’s valuation. In a recent ‘This is Money’ article, our very own Grant Barnes – Chartered Surveyor and Valuer looks at the issues faced by one home buyer who relied on a... 
Barnes and Barnes Bulletin, Latest News, Purchasing a House
As property experts, we like to keep up to date with all that’s going on in the market, but why keep this to ourselves? So each quarter, we will share some of the most interesting stories and ideas that we come across to inspire you and your property dreams, as... 
Latest News, Purchasing a House
With interest rates at an all-time low and many people changing jobs and experiencing financial difficulty as a result of the pandemic, remortgaging is an option many homeowners are exploring. In fact, around a third of all home loans in the UK are actually... Latest News, Property Problems, Purchasing a House, Selling Your House
London clay is disliked for building houses on, though inevitably most of Greater London is built on it. The mention of London Clay can cause home buyers’ stomachs to sink. It’s the main culprit behind subsidence, which is something any surveyor should be checking for... 
Latest News, Property Surveys, Purchasing a House
There are three levels of the RICS home surveys: the Condition Report (level 1), the HomeBuyer Report (level 2) and the Building Survey (level 3). The best property survey for your situation depends on the age and condition of the property, as well as what you have...