Also, among the chancellor's tax reforms were changes to stamp duty, making it more expensive for many buyers. First-time buyers now start paying stamp duty on the value of homes above £300,000 ...

First-time buyers now have to pay stamp duty on the value of homes above £300,000, down from £425,000, while other movers will see this "nil rate" halve from £250,000 to £125,000. The change ...