If you're buying another home which you won't be living in, you may well be liable to pay the 5% stamp duty on second homes. We break down the complex rules in our dedicated Q&A.
Nicky Burridge
Contributing Editor
Nicky has been a freelance journalist for more than 15 years. She began her career at the Press Association, where she was Personal Finance Correspondent for more than 10 years.
Her work has been published in a range of national and regional newspapers, including the Financial Times, Daily Telegraph, Independent and the Guardian.
Nicky is a freelance journalist but you can submit any enquiries to her via [email protected]
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