A key part of the housing market is the second-hand market, of course. First-time buyers are now making a strong comeback because of the brave measures we took in relation to buy-to-let landlords—changing the stamp duty and the way we treat interest—which means that first-time buyers are now not only on a level playing field but in many parts of the country have the upper hand again.
Budget Resolutions
Proceeding contribution from
James Cartlidge
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Thursday, 1 November 2018.
It occurred during Budget debate on Budget Resolutions.
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