Category: Costs & Savings
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10 stars facing thousands in mansion tax payments
With the government announcing a Mansion Tax, many high-value homeowners are set to pay a heavy price for their super homes. All homes over the value of £2 million will be forced to pay the surcharge, amounting to thousands in extra payments for each property. We’ve rounded up some of the most expensive celebrity homes…
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Mansion Tax confirmed for homes over £2m
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed in the November 2025 Budget that a new Mansion Tax will be introduced from April 2028. The tax will apply to homes valued above £2 million, which experts are already warning will directly affect house prices at the top end of the market. We take a look at how the…
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Is the proposed ‘Mansion Tax’ already impacting house prices?
Rumours of a ‘Mansion Tax’ on homes worth more than £1.5 million are already creating ripples across the UK property market. Even before any formal announcement, experts say the prospect of new taxation is influencing how buyers and sellers approach high‑value properties, particularly in London and the South East. For homeowners near the proposed threshold, understanding…
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Mortgage relief could be on the horizon for 2026 buyers
With inflation falling to 3.6%, the outlook for anyone buying a house as we head towards 2026 is becoming more encouraging. Buyers who have spent the past year navigating higher borrowing costs, concerns about mortgage rate rises and questions about affordability may finally see relief ahead. Many are now asking not just whether rates will…
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Homeowners warned of inheritance tax shake-up in Budget
Homeowners could soon be hit by changes to inheritance tax rules as the Treasury reviews how property wealth is treated ahead of the November Budget. The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) says current rules are “out of date” and have not kept pace with the surge in house prices over the past decade. With frozen…
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UK may introduce exit tax on homes and land for leavers
Leaving the UK could soon become more expensive for homeowners if a proposed exit tax is introduced for those looking to emigrate from the UK. The government and HMRC currently say there is no general exit tax in force, but recent reporting shows Treasury officials are modelling options and Ministers have not ruled out new…
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Council tax could soon be doubled — but which homes and which areas are most at risk?
Homeowners in the top council‑tax bands could see their bills almost double if proposals being considered by the Treasury and the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) are adopted. The plan, which would target bands G and H, might raise around £4.4 billion a year, with surging house prices widening the gap in the current, 1991-based system.…
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300,000 homes face new Rachel Reeves ‘Mansion Tax’
More than 300,000 properties could fall within the scope of a new ‘Mansion Tax’ being prepared for next month’s budget, according to leading housing market analysts. The Labour Government are understood to be developing plans to tax homes based on house prices, particularly those valued above £1.5 million or £2 million. While no final announcement…
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Do sellers have to disclose haunted houses in the UK?
Houses that are believed to be haunted often attract curiosity, caution, or debate among potential buyers. But do sellers have to disclose a property’s haunted reputation when selling? The answer affects how buyers view the home, how easily it can be sold, and its potential market value. Understanding what the law says and how reputations…
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How much is Will’s Inbetweeners house worth in 2025?
Fans of The Inbetweeners have reason to celebrate, as the iconic series is set to return to screens. While we’ll soon see Will, Simon, Jay, and Neil back in action, many are wondering how much the suburban home that sparked so many awkward teen moments would be worth today. Thanks to soaring UK house prices,…