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Radio 4,27 Nov 2017,45 mins

Stamp duty, New homes, The Archers

You and Yours

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The Chancellor, Philip Hammond has increased the government's target for building new homes to 300,000 per year by 2020 and beyond, but is it possible to build homes quickly and still build them properly? Fans of The Archers have heard how Auntie Christine fell victim to an investment fraud. Our investigative reporter Shari Vahl reveals how she advised with the storyline and was sworn to secrecy. And a reduction in stamp duty was meant to leave more money in the pockets of first-time buyers, but will house builders be passing on savings to first-time buyers who've been offered a stamp duty contribution from their builder?

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