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UK Introduces Mansion Tax: £2M Homes Face New Surcharge

12/1/2025

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The UK government announced a High Value Council Tax Surcharge, the 'mansion tax', targeting £2 million+ properties, effective April 2028.
Autumn Budget on November 26 revealed the surcharge would raise over £400 million by 2029-30.
Owners of £2 million properties would pay £2,500, while those over £5 million would pay £7,500.
Concerns include re-evaluations and affordability for long-term residents, especially pensioners, with Winchester's Sleeper’s Hill and St. James Lane highlighted.

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The UK government announced a High Value Council Tax Surcharge, the 'mansion tax', targeting £2 million+ properties, effective April 2028.
Autumn Budget on November 26 revealed the surcharge would raise over £400 million by 2029-30.
Owners of £2 million properties would pay £2,500, while those over £5 million would pay £7,500.
Concerns include re-evaluations and affordability for long-term residents, especially pensioners, with Winchester's Sleeper’s Hill and St. James Lane highlighted.