How Mid-Rise Mansion Blocks Can Solve London's Housing Crisis
New report argues London's housing crisis can be solved by building beautiful, mid-rise mansion blocks, not tall towers. Discover the high-density secret of Maida Hill.
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Colliers Wood tower plans face backlash after £3m safety bill
Criterion Capital faces fierce local opposition to three new tower blocks near Colliers Wood Tube after a falling window pane from its existing building left Merton Council with a £3 million safety bill. Councillors say trust is broken.
London House Prices Slump 2.4% After Budget Chaos
London house prices fell by 2.4% in October 2025 as Budget turmoil hit the market. Discover the UK-wide trends and expert forecasts for 2026.
Budget measures risk thousands for high-earning families
New analysis reveals Labour's Autumn Budget could cost typical high-earning families nearly £280,000 in lost wealth over two decades. Discover the impact of frozen thresholds and pension changes.
Reeves' Mansion Tax Plan Sparks 'Spiteful or Fair' Debate
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's proposed 'mansion tax' on properties over £5m divides opinion. Is it a fair wealth levy or a spiteful policy? Explore the details and reactions.
House Prices Hit Record High as Annual Growth Slows
UK house prices reached a new record high in November, but annual growth slowed to its weakest rate since March 2024. Experts cite budget uncertainty and affordability hurdles.
Russia blocks Snapchat and restricts Apple FaceTime
Russian regulator Roskomnadzor blocks Snapchat and restricts Apple FaceTime, citing terror and crime concerns. This is the latest move in a sweeping internet control campaign. Read the full details.
Mansion Tax Row: Wealthy Outcry vs Real Housing Woes
Rachel Reeves' new 'mansion tax' sparks fury among affluent homeowners, but where is the outrage for families facing genuine housing injustice across the UK?
House Prices Rise 0.3% in November Despite Budget
UK house prices increased by 0.3% in November, with Nationwide predicting the new 'mansion tax' will have limited market impact. Explore the latest property market data and expert analysis.
Councillor brands mansion tax a 'disgrace'
A North London councillor with a £4m+ house condemns the new High Value Council Tax Surcharge. Discover the impact on London homeowners and the political row it has sparked.
Reeves Introduces Mansion Tax Surcharge from 2028
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces council tax surcharge up to £7,500 for luxury properties. The radical reform begins April 2028. Read the full analysis.
Ham House: UK's Most Haunted 17th Century Mansion
Explore Ham House in Richmond, home to 15 ghosts including the Duchess of Lauderdale. Discover the dark history behind one of Britain's most haunted properties.
5-Point Financial Action Plan After Budget Changes
Essential guide to navigating the chancellor's budget changes affecting pensions, property, savings and investments. Learn how to protect your finances with expert advice.
Couple save £100k building polystyrene block home
Hannah and Charlie Bird are building their own £190,000 home in Somerset using polystyrene ICF blocks, saving £100,000 and doing 80% of the work themselves. Discover their inspiring self-build journey.
London mansion tax: 26,500 homes face new charge
Exclusive analysis reveals 26,500 properties sold for over £2m face new 'mansion tax' surcharge from 2028. Discover which London boroughs will be hardest hit.
Farmers warn of unfair mansion tax double hit
UK farmers protest potential mansion tax on working farms after inheritance tax relief removal. Read how rural businesses face a £2m property charge.
London house prices fall amid Budget jitters
London's property market reacts to Autumn Budget taxes as house prices fall and major industries voice concerns. Discover the full impact on betting and housing sectors.
London house prices record annual fall
London house prices fell 0.1% annually, the first drop in 18 months. Discover the impact of budget uncertainty and the new property tax on the market.
London's £2m Mansion Tax: New Council Tax Charge
Chancellor Rachel Reeves introduces new mansion tax on properties over £2m from 2028. London homeowners face annual charges up to £7,500. Discover how this affects the property market.
New Mansion Tax: How It Affects UK Homeowners
The UK government's proposed mansion tax could impact properties valued over £2 million. Learn how this property tax reform might affect homeowners and share your views.
Richmond residents react to new 'mansion tax'
Homeowners in Richmond voice mixed reactions to Rachel Reeves's council tax surcharge on properties over £2m. Discover how this budget measure impacts London's property market.
Reeves Reveals Labour's First Budget With Mansion Tax
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils Labour's 2025 budget featuring mansion taxes, milkshake levies and welfare cap changes. Will this give Starmer's government direction?
Chancellor's tax-raising budget hits ordinary people
Rachel Reeves announces £26bn tax rises including mansion tax and pension changes while scrapping two-child benefit cap. Full budget breakdown and analysis.
Reeves' £26bn Budget Targets Wealthy with New Taxes
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils a £26bn tax-raising budget targeting the wealthy with a mansion tax to fund child benefit reforms and energy bill cuts. Analysis of the economic impact.
Labour's Budget: Gains for Families, Cuts Looming
Rachel Reeves' first budget lifts 350,000 children from poverty but faces OBR warnings of future Osborne-style cuts. Analysis of the fiscal strategy and its impact on public services.
Reeves abolishes two-child benefit cap in Labour budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's budget abolishes the two-child benefit cap, a move celebrated by Labour MPs that will lift hundreds of thousands of children out of poverty. Discover the key measures.
New £2m Mansion Tax: What You Need to Pay
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a new 'mansion tax' on properties over £2m. Discover the bands, annual charges, and how it tackles wealth inequality from 2028.
Rachel Reeves' Budget: Key Tax Reforms and Child Poverty
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' budget abolishes two-child benefit cap, introduces mansion tax and sparks debate on wealth inequality. Expert panel analysis on economic impact.
Labour's First Budget: Key Tax and Benefit Changes
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils Labour's budget, scrapping the two-child benefit cap and introducing a mansion tax. Discover what it means for your finances.
UK Mansion Tax: £2m+ Homes Face New Surcharge
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a 'mansion tax' surcharge on properties over £2m from 2028, aiming to address wealth inequality. Discover the new rates and industry warnings.
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