42 m. ago SARAH VINE: Rachel Reeves' property tax is the latest proof of Labour's nasty and disturbing vision for Britain. They despise hard

Owning represents security. I look at friends who are struggling financially in a cruel and challenging job market, and I think: however bad it may be, at least they've got somewhere to live.

Politics

86 m. 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

4 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

4 h. ago Rachel Reeves' radical new property tax: What is it and will YOU pay more?

Rachel Reeves is mulling a shake-up of property taxes which could potentially see those selling homes over £500,000 hit with a new levy.

Economics

4 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

5 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

6 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

6 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

7 h. ago Property Tax: UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves eyes new Stamp Duty shake up, what proposed changes could mean, news

New plans could soon mean selling your home leaves you with less in your pocket 🏡

Politics

8 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

10 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

19 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

23 h. ago Reeves looks at UK property tax reforms in bid to boost growth and revenue

Treasury officials examine range of measures as chancellor seeks to address looming gap in public finances

Politics