Angela Rayner Stamp Duty Controversy Sparks Debate Over Starmer’s Support Friday, September 5, 2025 angelarayner stampduty tax keirstarmer housing politics ethics labourparty property controversy Labour leader Keir Starmer has publicly supported his deputy, Angela Rayner, after she revealed that she inadvertently paid less stamp duty tax on the purchase of her second home. The controversy centers on Rayner’s £800,000 … Read More
New Property Tax Proposed for Homes Valued Over £500,000 Friday, August 22, 2025 propertytax stampduty housingmarket treasury rachelreeves counciltax ukhousing taxation labour localgovernment The UK Treasury is reportedly considering replacing stamp duty with a new property tax targeting homes valued over £500,000. This potential shift could significantly reshape the property market and how buyers and sellers … Read More
Maps Reveal Homes Sold Above Proposed £500k Tax Threshold in Past Year Friday, August 22, 2025 taxation property realestate stampduty housingmarket england wales chancellor landregistry highvalue Only one in five homes sold in England and Wales over the past year would be affected by a proposed change in property tax, currently under consideration by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. The government is exploring a radical … Read More