Budget Summary
Overall, a fairly unremarkable budget which is to be welcomed for the relative clarity it provides. The key points, combined with measures already announced, relative to personal financial planning are as follows: Property The headline of the Chancellor’s budget was the abolition of stamp duty for first time buyers on properties worth up to £300,000 (and for properties worth up to £500,000 no stamp duty will be payable on the first £300,000). This should be a welcome saving f