Category: London

What Is First-Time Buyer Relief London?

First time buyers purchasing their first home for £300,000 or less will pay no SDLT. Where the purchase price is over £300,000 but does not exceed £500,000 they will pay 5% on the amount above £300,000. The relief will apply to purchases in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. What is the first-time buyer relief? What […]

Is Council Tax Different In London?

Each borough council in London differs in the amount of council tax you pay. This is dependent on the costs for services within each individual area. Below is a list of all London councils and links to their council tax information and rates for 2022/23. Is council tax cheaper in London? London is the most […]

What Do They Call Breakfast In London?

Breakfast: This is also called brekkie by some but not common. Breakfast is usually the same everywhere though the contents of breakfast will vary hugely. Both Britain and Ireland are famous for their cooked breakfast which is known as “full” or “cooked” breakfast. What is breakfast called in London? Sometimes also called a ‘fry-up‘, the […]

How Safe Is The London Tube?

The tube is an incredibly safe method of public transportation. It has its own police force, and unlike other subways systems in places like Paris or New York, it’s actually pretty clean and well policed. Is the Tube safe at 5am? Re: Is the Underground safe early in the morning? The Underground is perfectly safe […]