Five things clients will call you about this week

House prices House prices are set to rise another 8% in 2014, meaning that the average UK house will qualify for 3% stamp duty, according to the Telegraph. Figures from property website Rightmove estimate the average asking price will reach the £250,000 to £300,000 banding, at which point stamp duty rises from 1% to 3%. Read the story here   Banking Reform Bill The Banking Reform Bill could be approved before Christmas after the 200-page bill enters the Lords today, according to the Guardian. Among the proposals outlined in the Bill is that senior bankers should be taske...