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Homeowners and buyers call for Council Tax reform and housing investment ahead of Budget

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By Sam Barker
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Homeowners and prospective buyers are urging the government to take action on Council Tax, Stamp Duty and housebuilding ahead of the Budget, according to research from specialist lender Together. The survey of 2,000 UK adults found that 37% want better support with Council Tax payments and a review of tax bands to improve affordability. This makes council tax reform the most popular measure respondents said would help restore confidence in the housing market.
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OBR should assess every Budget measure for its impact on housing, says committee chaired by Vince Cable

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By Sam Barker
| Mortgage Strategy Magazine Verified
The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) should assess every Budget measure for its impact on the housing market, according to an independent committee chaired by Sir Vince Cable. In its latest assessment of the government’s housing policy and delivery, the Housing Policy and Delivery Oversight Committee has called for a series of measures to boost housebuilding, improve the movement of people through the housing market and reduce barriers facing smaller developers.
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Rising diesel prices could push up cost of moving, removals firm warns

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By Sam Barker
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The cost of moving house could rise as diesel prices rise, with removal firms warning that soaring fuel bills are adding to the cost of transporting customers’ belongings. Figures from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero show that average diesel prices reached 200.04p per litre this week, while petrol prices stood at 175.28p per litre. Diesel prices have risen by 57p per litre in a year, increasing costs for businesses that rely on vehicles to deliver their services.
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