Useful Information

Stamp Duty
This is a government tax for all property purchases over £125,000. A
percentage of the total purchase price is paid to the government this may be
something to consider when working out the cost of moving home.

However the Government have decided that certain areas are exempt from stamp duty up to a certain price depending on their postcode. To find out if a
property is exempt call the stamp duty helpline 0845 6030135 or click the
link below.

To find out if a property is exempt click here
 

Council Tax
For more information on the current tax bands in the areas we cover click
here

Other links which may be of use:

The National Association of Estate Agents
Neighbourhood Statistics
Derwentside District Council
The Mortgage Code
National Approved Letting Scheme

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