Final chance to buy at popular developments

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spring, another budget. This one was notable for being both Philip Hammond’s first and last spring budget, but not for many other reasons.

Headline grabbers were the National Insurance increase for the self-employed, as well as cuts in corporation taxes. Understandably this has been met with some raised eyebrows, as the self-employed have been quite a key driver to the jobs economy, and in the midst of the increase of business rates smaller businesses and self-employed need more suppor t, not less.

Unfor tunately, discussion of the proper ty industr y’s larger issues remained mostly absent. Though the Treasur y is said to have been looking at the data on stamp duty, including presumably the far smaller tax revenues than predicted by recent changes, they have failed to come up with any sensible policy.

That leaves us with the current status quo of top-tier stamp duty rates of 10-12%, which are playing a large par t in stagnating the proper ty market in London, par ticularly the prime market.

The main problem with these high rates of stamp duty, is that a modest four bedroom family home in the London area is all too likely to attract a rather unfair and dispropor tionate tax sum, catching young families rather than the presumably wealthy millionaires and super-rich that the tax is intended for.

Similarly, when the time comes for a couple whose children have left the family home, and downsizing is the preferred option, finding a buyer who can stump up the hefty tax bill is not getting any easier.

These are some of the key reasons that many in the industr y have been calling for stamp duty reform, for some stimulus for those seeking to downsize, and overall a more sensible approach, par ticularly when looking at London and the surrounding area. It’s another missed oppor tunity, as this is not the budget we have been looking for!

FOLLOWING the successful launch of Mistletoe Lodge and Prince Albert Court last weekend Cameron estate agents now has the last remaining units available for sale. Mistletoe Lodge is a collection of six two bedroom two bathroom apartments, set in communal landscaped grounds with allocated parking and a video entry phone system.

Located at the top end of the Uxbridge Road, close to Hayed End recreation ground and two and a half miles from Uxbridge town centre and very convenient for Heathrow airport, this brand new development is built to the latest standards of sound insulation and energy efficiency.

Prince Albert Court is a collection of nine two double bedroom two bathroom apartments set in communal landscaped grounds with secure gated car parking and a video entry system.

Fronting Pield Heath Road the development is located close to Hillingdon Hospital and the Brunel University London campus.

There are local shops and excellent access to local bus routes in the vicinity and Prince Albert Court is two miles from the facilities of Uxbridge town centre.

Built by WE Black Limited you have the reassurance of over 98 years of housing experience from a local award-winning builder.Whilst incorporating the very latest materials, the firm also uses traditional craft skills.

When you purchase a home from WE Black you benefit from a combination of knowledge and experience.

All apartments will be finished to a very high standard with underfloor heating and will also benefit from individually designed Symphony kitchens with integrated appliances and ceramic floor tiling from Minoli`s exclusive collection.

There will also be modern Ideal Standard sanitary ware in all bathrooms with wall and floor tiling from the same exclusive range by Minoli.

All apartments benefit from allocated parking, too.

LAST UNITS FOR SALE:

Homes at Mistletoe Lodge (above) and Prince Albert Court (right) are due to be completed very soon.

These superb apartments are due ue to be completed very soon and haveave proven to be extremely popular with first-time buyers benefitting from Help to Buy, those looking too downsize and also those looking for or a property investment.

For further information please contact the team at Cameron Uxbridge on 01895252000 or email mistletoe@cameron-group.co. uk or princealbert@vamerongroup.co.uk