What the papers say – 25th and 26th April 2009

Published 27/04/2009

This weekend’s financial press was brimming with comments and advice following last week’s budget announcement. The Times, Telegraph and the Sunday Times all reported on the extension of the current stamp duty window, with many industry experts sharing the opinion that the move does not go far enough in helping First Time Buyers.

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