The Small Firms' Association has called for the introduction of a housing bond for first-time buyers in its pre-Budget submission. It has also called for a reduction in the standard rate of tax to 19 per cent, a reduction in the higher rate to 43 per cent and removal of the 2 per cent health levy.
SFA wants bond for home buyers
The Small Firms' Association has called for the introduction of a housing bond for first-time buyers in its pre-Budget submission…
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