Government urged not to ‘move the goalposts’ for first-time buyers

The proportion of local authority areas (LAs) where the average first-time buyer property is subject to Stamp Duty is set to almost quadruple when the property tax thresholds drop in April. Skipton Group’s Home Affordability Index Report shows the figure will jump from 8.4% to 32%, creating an affordability issue. The Index also highlights further affordability […]