RICS asks for property (and SDLT reform) to be at the heart of Osborne’s Budget

George Osborne says that over 780,000 homebuyers saved an estimated £657m on Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) in the year since the tax was reformed, while receipts from £1m+ sales increased by 15%.

"We can choose to be a force for stability", said Chancellor George at the start of today's Budget speech, but four overhauls of the nation's finances within 12 months - two full Budgets, an extra Summer…

Property industry insiders weigh-in on George Osborne's overhaul of the property tax regime...