It was reported today that property worth hundreds of millions of pounds changed hands in the run up to yesterday's stamp duty rise.

Estate agents reported an 'incredibly busy' March as buyers tried to bear the 1% increase in duty to 5% on properties worth more than a £1million. Savills reported striking deals worth £90million on Tuesday as the midnight deadline approached.

And if you were struggling to find a white van man in London this week, that is no surprise as removal companies in the capital were also fully booked, with some sellers even giving away furniture to make it easier for the buyers to move in.