First Time Buyers Glasgow - Glasgow Solicitors Blog from The GLP

Rise in number of first-time buyers

Posted by Glasgow Law Practice on Monday, 19 March 2012 in Conveyancing & Estate Agency

Both house purchase and remortgage lending fell in January, according to new data released from the Council of Mortgage Lenders.

First-time buyers take advantage of stamp duty concession

Posted by Glasgow Law Practice on Monday, 13 February 2012 in Conveyancing & Estate Agency

The number of first-time buyers, who are currently exempt from paying stamp duty on properties up to £250.000, increased in December, according to data released by the Council of Mortgage Lenders. There were 18,700 loans advanced, worth £2.3 billion, up 7% by volume and 10% by value, from November.

More help for first time buyers

Posted by Glasgow Law Practice on Thursday, 13 October 2011 in Conveyancing & Estate Agency

A scheme to help first time buyers get a foot on the property ladder has been granted additional funding.

Terraced house prices see biggest increase

Posted by Glasgow Law Practice on Thursday, 29 September 2011 in Conveyancing & Estate Agency

The average price of terraced homes in the UK has risen by more than any other type of property over the last ten years, according to new Halifax research.