Last month - after many rumours - the government announced a stamp duty freeze on properties worth less than £175,000. We've taken an alternative look at the stamp duty situation, finding out which regions now have the most (and least) stamp duty free homes. The outcome has the potential to offer hope to first-time buyers and change Britain's demographic.
› Read about Britain's stamp duty division
› Read about Britain's stamp duty division
Recent sales near Isle of Lewis
| Address | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| 2, Bridge Cottages, Newmarket, Isle Of Lewis, HS2 | Log in / Register for sale price | |
| Date of sale: | 09/07/2008 | |
| Address | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| 210, Newmarket, Laxdale, Isle Of Lewis, HS2 | Log in / Register for sale price | |
| Date of sale: | 17/07/2008 | |
| Address | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| 22, Columbia Place, Stornoway, HS1 | Log in / Register for sale price | |
| Date of sale: | 31/07/2008 | |
Schools
Finding a good local school is a high priority for parents, but where do you start looking?
Why not start with your nearest primary school, Laxdale Primary School.
If you want to broaden your search, look at all the primary and secondary schools in Isle of Lewis.
About the area
Latest house price statistics
| Source | Month | Average price | Monthly change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax | Sep 08 | £172,108 |  1.30% |
| Nationwide | Sep 08 | £161,797 | 1.70% |
| Land Reg | Aug 08 | £174,493 | 1.90% |
| Rightmove | Sep 08 | £227,438 | 1.00% |
| FT Index | Aug 08 | £222,456 | 1.30% |
| Hometrack | Sep 08 | N/A | 1.00% |
"I seem to have been silenced. I tried looking at google's cached page, but even..."
formbypc (East Lothian)
› Join in the discussion
formbypc (East Lothian)
› Join in the discussion
"I agree with Ian and Danielle. This is a deeply frightening thread that I've..."
Ed (Leicester)
› Join in the discussion
Ed (Leicester)
› Join in the discussion
"no maintence and its possible to design your own home. finally got the house i..."
Laura (Pembrokeshire)
› Join in the discussion
Laura (Pembrokeshire)
› Join in the discussion
"I agree with most people, prices should be low so everyone can afford to buy a..."
On behalf of most people (Sandwell)
› Join in the discussion
On behalf of most people (Sandwell)
› Join in the discussion
House price trends in Isle of Lewis
Latest comments about property