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Over 180,500 first-time buyers benefit from stamp duty tax relief

Friday, November 23, 2018

Yesterday marked a year that first-time buyers have benefited from the stamp duty tax relief. The money-saving tax relief, which is known as First Time Buyer Relief (FTBR), was introduced on 22 November 2017.  The Treasury announced that...

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How stamp duty changes will impact the market?

Thursday, November 22, 2018

In his third Budget as chancellor, Phillip Hammond announced that he will extend the cancellation of stamp duty for first-time homebuyers on properties up to £300,000 to first-time buyers of shared ownership properties valued up to...

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Government sets eyes on AML violations in the property industry

Thursday, November 1, 2018

Security and economic crime minister Ben Wallace has revealed that the Home Office will start targeting the property industry harder to bolster its crusade against money laundering. He pointed out that the reason for this is that too few estate...

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The Guild comments on the Autumn Budget

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Briefly discussing the housing market in his third Budget as chancellor, Phillip Hammond announced that he will extend the cancellation of stamp duty for first-time homebuyers on properties up to £300,000 to first-time buyers of...

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The Guild launch event in Northern Ireland a huge success

Thursday, September 27, 2018

On 20th September The Guild of Property Professionals hosted an invitation-only launch event at the iconic Titanic Belfast in Northern Ireland. The event welcomed The Guild’s first Member in the region, Wilsons Auctions, and was a great...

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Competition: Win a luxury hamper from Regency Hampers

Friday, September 7, 2018

On 20th September, The Guild will officially be expanding to Northern Ireland for the first time. With our launch fast approaching, we are on the hunt for the prettiest places to live in Northern Ireland. We are giving away a luxury hamper from...

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The Guild expands to Northern Ireland

Tuesday, September 4, 2018

With a growing network of almost 800 independent estate agents, The Guild of Property Professionals has enjoyed a strong presence in both England and Wales for 25 years and now believes that its unique offering will perfectly compliment the best...

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The Guild launches in Northern Ireland

Thursday, June 28, 2018

The Guild of Property Professionals is launching in Northern Ireland for the first time. The Guild carefully selects independent estate agents to join their network of almost 800 Members across England and Wales, and now in Northern Ireland....

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