More calls for UK stamp duty to be scrapped as super suburbs become the new buzz
It is official, the UK has the highest property tax in the world and now there are more calls for it to be scrapped and for proposals for a mansion tax that still linger to never be brought to fruition.
Today an influential group of MPs, the Free Enterprise Group, have told British Chancellor George Osborne that stamp duty should be scrapped on properties worth under £500,000.
(Reuters) - When Edward Hu bought a holiday home in Portugal's most popular tourist spot in September, the Chinese agricultural entrepreneur got a Europe-wide family travel permit thrown in for as long as he owns it.
"It's one of the biggest advantages of investing in Portugal," says Hu, 33, from Chengdu in southwest China, who paid 560,000 euros ($750,700) for a semi-detached property near the beach in the southern Algarve.
Since the start of 2013, 200 ‘millionaire’ pensioners have made the move to Portugal!
A recent report has revealed that since the start of 2013, 200 ‘millionaire’ pensioners have made the move to Portugal, and this can be attributed to a new tax incentive specifically designed to attract wealthy new residents.
The new incentive allows pensioners who opt to spend some of each year in Portugal to apply to become completely exempt from tax on a foreign-sourced occupational pension.
Estate agents in Murcia, Spain, are preparing for a busy time ahead after it was confirmed that the opening of the much awaited Paramount Theme Park in the region is set for the second half of 2015.
Premursa, the promoter behind the park and lifestyle centre, announced that it has awarded construction contracts to the value of €72 million so that work can start on the first phase of construction.
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A new law was passed this summer which affects all property owners that have a property for sale. With effect from 1 December 2013 it is a legal requirement for any property in Portugal that is being commercially advertised for sale (or rent) to have an Energy Performance Certificate. Therefore whether your property is advertised with ourselves or with an Estate Agent or both, you will need to ensure you obtain a certificate.
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Reductions only apply only until December 2013!
