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Shipping Tycoon Sells £337M Manor Amid UK Tax Exodus

8/7/2025

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Shipping tycoon John Fredriksen has offloaded his stunning £337 million Georgian manor in London, driven away by unfavorable tax reforms. His departure is part of a growing exodus, with around 16,500 millionaires anticipated to leave the UK this year, seeking refuge in tax-friendly havens like the UAE and Montenegro.

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Shipping tycoon John Fredriksen has offloaded his stunning £337 million Georgian manor in London, driven away by unfavorable tax reforms. His departure is part of a growing exodus, with around 16,500 millionaires anticipated to leave the UK this year, seeking refuge in tax-friendly havens like the UAE and Montenegro.