article_snippet: Experts blamed rising prices – which have also meant higher stamp duty charges, legal fees and estate agent costs – as well as a housing shortage and stricter mortgage lending criteria which was introduced last April.
article_snippet: Experts blamed rising prices – which have also meant higher stamp duty charges, legal fees and estate agent costs – as well as a housing shortage and stricter mortgage lending criteria which was introduced last April .
highlights_snippet: Experts blamed rising prices which have led to higher stamp duty and fees .
  