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Labour's 2028 Mansion Tax Plan: High-Value Homes Face New Tax

12/12/2025

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Labour plans to introduce a mansion tax in 2028 for high-value homes.
The Treasury estimates property values will fall 2.5%, about £50,000 on a £2 million home.
Shadow housing minister James Cleverly criticized the plan.
The Treasury expects to raise about £400 million annually, though costs may reach £315 million due to reduced stamp duty revenues.
The policy aims to ensure that high-value properties contribute fairly to property taxes.

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Labour plans to introduce a mansion tax in 2028 for high-value homes.
The Treasury estimates property values will fall 2.5%, about £50,000 on a £2 million home.
Shadow housing minister James Cleverly criticized the plan.
The Treasury expects to raise about £400 million annually, though costs may reach £315 million due to reduced stamp duty revenues.
The policy aims to ensure that high-value properties contribute fairly to property taxes.