Personal finance blog: Borrowing in later life  

On this page you’ll find original articles and our personal finance expert Ashley Shepherd’s insights into different types of borrowing in later life and how it could help boost your income in retirement.

Ashley Shepherd
05th Aug 2020

How much is stamp duty on a house?

The amount of stamp duty you pay on property depends on the purchase price. Usually property valued up to £125,000 is tax free whereas property valued between £125,001 and £250,000 is taxed at 2%. However, this has now changed with the recent introduction of the stamp duty holiday.

18th Jul 2018

Pensioners enjoy retirement ‘on the house’ as demand for lifetime mortgages hits an all time high

Pensioners enjoy retirement ‘on the house’ as demand for lifetime mortgages hits an all time high; could you be doing the same?

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