Reforming stamp duty: what are the options?
Chancellor Alistair Darling is believed to be looking at a number of measures to restore confidence in the UKâ s stalling property market, including reformin…
HBF Wales Weekly News Summary Friday 08 August 2008
Top stories this week *Chancellor considers stamp duty changes....read more *Bank of England maintains Bank Rate at 5.0%.....read more *Halifax House…
HBF Weekly News Summary Friday 08 August 2008
Top stories this week *Chancellor considers stamp duty changes....read more *Bank of England maintains Bank Rate at 5.0%.....read more *Halifax House Pr…
John Slaughter - Stamp Duty Holiday
John Slaughter also appeared on Newsnight on Thursday 7 August, discussing the issues surrounding the possible Stamp Duty holiday. (piece begins at 19:16)
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