The issue of stamp duty also featured in this week’s most read stories, as well as Help to Buy.
Another of the more popular stories was a broker’s experience of carrying out a mortgage application using virtual reality – well worth a read, if you haven’t already.
Brokers should maximise first charge on Help to Buy – Halifax
Homebuyers stalling purchases until after Budget hoping for stamp duty cuts
Age UK ends controversial equity release advice partnership with Just
Broker uses virtual reality to complete mortgage application
Chancellor urged to ditch stamp duty levy for landlords developing homes – RLA
More lenders could exit tough market, Help to Buy families face negative equity – FCA
Homeowners to be given powers to contest estate management fees