Swiss voters reject significant super-rich inheritance tax proposal
Decisive result in Switzerland's divisive wealth tax referendum.
Spain floats 100% property tax for non-EU buyers
Spanish Prime Minister unveils plan to tackle 'grave' housing crisis with huge tax hikes on overseas buyers.
Los Angeles Times: The year of the ‘mansion tax’
12 months on, Measure ULA 'has either been a godsend or an absolute disaster, depending on who you ask,' says the LA Times.
‘Introduce a new global minimum tax for the world’s billionaires’: Six recommendations to ‘reconcile globalisation with tax justice’
Renowned economist Joseph Stiglitz is amongst those proposing 'an ambitious and yet pragmatic agenda for the coming years to move towards a fairer international tax system.'
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Talking Heads: Prime property industry reactions to the Budget 2025
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£24mn Notting Hill mansion changes hands in ‘landmark’ deal
Stucco-fronted Grade II-listed Allom masterpiece sells after more than 20 years in the same ownership.
Social Circuit: John Caudwell’s festive drinks reception at Mayfair House
Billionaire entrepreneur, developer & philanthropist hosts a seasonal gathering of political, charity & media figures at his Grade II listed private palace.
International buyer lands £25mn Knightsbridge Gate penthouse
Marquee 6,214 sq ft residence drew multiple offers despite wider market caution.
Budget 2025: OBR leak confirms ‘mansion tax’ on £2mn+ homes from April 2028
Office for Budget Responsibility report published early 'in error' - including details of a new Council Tax surcharge on high-value homes.
Budget 2025: Chancellor confirms a ‘mansion tax’ & higher rates on property income
High-value homes will face significantly higher Council Tax bills, while landlords will pay a larger share of their property income to HMRC.
Mansion tax modelling flags £13,700 bills for second homes
Hamptons analysis finds over 3,300 £2mn+ second homes exposed to dual surcharges as revaluation looms.
Specialist country house agency hits £500mn sales milestone
Strutt & Parker alumni Andrew Russell & Ben Bentley’s boutique firm unveils debut TV campaign as it toasts 'remarkable chapter'.
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Deferred mansion tax bills ‘could face 8% interest’
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London & SE house prices fall for the first time in 18 months
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