Nottingham Post published ​Second home buyers avoid stamp duty hike ¦ Property news

Last week's announcement of a three percent stamp duty hike for buy to let and second home buyers has created a sense of urgency for house buyers. While the rise doesn't come into play until April next year, Bob Crocker, director and auction co-ordinator at Savills Nottingham, says the firm is already seeing a focus on bagging an early purchase. He said: "There is little doubt that some investors will bring forward their planned purchases to beat the April 2016 deadline. In light of this,...