Homebuyers and sellers in England and Northern Ireland must act quickly to ensure property sales are complete before new stamp duty rules come into force next April. Bills for many buyers will increase, and solicitors and estate agents are expected to be especially busy in the new year in a rush to complete transactions.
“We’re likely to see a spike in demand, putting pressure on estate agents, solicitors and mortgage lenders alike,” says Andrew Boast of conveyancing company Sam Conveyancing.
