The Chancellor is reported to be considering cutting stamp duty in a final autumn statement before the next general election.Jeremy Hunt has previously hinted there could be a further "fiscal event" before voters go to the polls in an effort to underline the Conservatives' tax-cutting credentials.According to reports in The Times, Mr Hunt is weighing up increasing the threshold at which homebuyers pay stamp duty from £250,000 to £300,000.

The Chancellor is reported to be considering cutting stamp duty in a final autumn statement before the next general election.Jeremy Hunt has previously hinted there could be a further "fiscal event" before voters go to the polls in an effort to underline the Conservatives' tax-cutting credentials.According to reports in The Times, Mr Hunt is weighing up increasing the threshold at which homebuyers pay stamp duty from £250,000 to £300,000.