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Slee Blackwell are one of North Devon's leading conveyancing solicitors, with conveyancing teams located in each of our offices in Barnstaple, South Molton, Bideford and Braunton. To speak to one of our North Devon conveyancers call 01271 372128. If you would like a detailed quote you can request one here.
Stamp duty on second homes is set to rise on 1 April 2016. The increase was announced by the government last year and will be a surcharge of 3% of stamp duty land tax on purchases of additional homes. The measure is aimed at curbing the rapid growth of private landlord buy-to-lets, but it affects all second-homes purchasers.