Developer Redrow said government changes to home - ownership policies have led to renewed interest from first - time buyers in a number of their lower - priced developments in neighbouring towns including Harrogate , Morley and York . The autumn budget abolished stamp restrictions on homes under £ 300,000 for those who have not owned a property before , equating to a potential saving of £ ##500 ( $ 5000 ) .
Developer Redrow said government changes to home-purchase taxes have led to renewed interest from first-time buyers in a number of their lower-price developments in Yorkshire towns including Harrogate, Morley and York. The autumn budget abolished stamp duty on homes under £300,000 for those who have not owned a property before, equating to a potential saving of £5,000 ($6,660).