63 m. ago Reeves’s new homes levy slammed as a ‘tax on ordinary Londoners’ that will hit families hardest

A property expert who has campaigned against stamp duty says the new tax will make it harder for Londoners to start families

Society

3 h. ago Voices: Calm down, homeowners – Rachel Reeves’ property tax might be an improvement

The chancellor’s idea to replace stamp duty and council tax with a single charge on homes worth upwards of £500,000 could be more appealing – and more progressive – than the current mess, says Chris Blackhurst

Society

3 h. ago Have your say: Would you agree with new property tax on homes worth more than £500k?

The Treasury is reportedly weighing up a new property tax on homes worth more than £500k, paid when owners sell rather than when they buy. Supporters call it fairer, while critics say it could hit ordinary homeowners in pricey postcodes.

Economics

5 h. ago An end to stamp duty? What the rumoured new property tax could mean for London home movers

First-time buyers may welcome an end to stamp duty tax, but experts warn that Londoners will feel they are ‘footing the bill’ for reforms

Society

6 h. ago Voices: ‘Owning a £500k home does not make you rich’: Readers challenge Reeves’ property tax plan

Our community has hit out at plans for a £500k property tax, saying it unfairly hits ordinary homeowners and needs higher thresholds or regional tweaks

Economics

6 h. ago How could stamp duty and council tax be replaced with new ‘property taxes’?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is looking at reforms that could spell the end for stamp duty and council tax

Politics

7 h. ago Kirstie Allsopp accuses Rachel Reeves of 'punishing' homebuyers as Chancellor 'mulls new property tax'

The Treasury is reportedly mulling plans to raise money from a tax on the sale of homes worth more than £500,000

Society

7 h. ago Kirstie Allsopp leads fury at Rachel Reeves' new property tax plan 'to punish Britons for working hard': Labour raid on ALL homes worth more than £500k is 'wealth tax in all but name'

The Chancellor has been accused of seeking to 'punish people' for making sacrifices to buy their own homes.

Economics

8 h. ago Fury at Rachel Reeves' new property tax plan to 'punish Britons for working hard': Labour raid on ALL homes worth more than £500k is 'wealth tax in all but name'

The Chancellor has been accused of seeking to 'punish people' for making sacrifices to buy their own homes.

Economics

8 h. ago Reeves’ new homes levy slammed as a ‘tax on ordinary Londoners’ that will hit families hardest

An estate agent who has campaigned against stamp duty said the tax change would make it harder for ordinary Londoners to start families

Society

9 h. ago New stamp duty and council tax rules that would hammer London ‘being considered by Chancellor’

The Treasury is reportedly mulling plans to raise money from a tax on the sale of homes worth more than £500,000

Politics

10 h. ago Rachel Reeves plots a new property tax raid on ALL homes worth more than £500,000 AND a new 'local property tax'

The Chancellor is said to have ordered Treasury officials to examine reforms to the current stamp duty system.

Economics

12 h. ago SoftBank invests $2bn in Intel; proposed new UK property tax ‘could cut cost of buying expensive homes’

Washington reportedly considering 10% stake in US chipmakerGood morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets and the world economy.Japan’s SoftBank has agreed to invest $2bn (£1.5bn) in Intel, the struggling US chip company, while the Trump administration is reportedly considering a 10% stake in the business by converting Chips Act subsidies into equity. That would make Washington Intel’s largest shareholder.Semiconductors are the foundation of every industry. For more than 50 years, Intel has been a trusted leader in innovation. This strategic investment reflects our belief that advanced semiconductor manufacturing and supply will further expand in the United States, with Intel playing a critical role. Continue reading...

Economics

12 h. ago Rachel Reeves set for 'punishingly high' new tax raid on Brits as £500k warning issued

Fresh reports suggest Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering a new national property tax on homes above £500,000, which would be paid by owner-occupiers when they sell their home

Events

21 h. ago Reeves considering new property tax on houses worth more than £500,000

A new property tax would only affect houses worth nearly double the average cost of a home in the UK

Economics

30 h. ago 'I bought abandoned Welsh fortress for £500k – people said I had midlife crisis but now it's worth £3m'

In a brave purchase back in May 2017, Mike Conner parted with £555,000 to buy a Napoleonic fort in Pembrokeshire, but now it's back on the market for a staggering £3m

Economics

53 h. ago F*** your second homes! Welsh village where English hating locals are revolting over 300 PER CENT council tax hikes on Airbnbs

On the back of parking ticket machines and signs in Llanberis, Wales, are stickers bearing sinister messages for the tourists, clearly intended to send them packing.

Society

3 d. ago New 'garden shed tax' could affect UK homeowners with additional charges

A new 'garden shed tax' has been flagged by an expert, who has warned that a common mistake could lead to unexpected council tax bills

Politics

5 d. ago Councils slammed for charging ‘fat tax’ on burials of larger coffins

Funeral director says additional charges for burial of larger coffins discriminate against grieving families

Politics

1 week ago Fury in iconic EU city as locals demand raising tourist tax in huge crackdown

One of the most iconic EU cities is under pressure to increase its tourist tax following outrage from locals - who argue their home is being turned into a theme park

Politics