Making British homes affordable again
Politicians have long blamed a housing shortage for soaring prices, but it is tax reform that can make the market less dysfunctional
Politicians have long blamed a housing shortage for soaring prices, but it is tax reform that can make the market less dysfunctional

The introduction of a so-called mansion tax in this year’s Budget is likely to depress prices in some parts of the capital even…

Reeves must deliver credible savings, calibrated tax rises and a pro-growth signal

Listings site says ministers should increase thresholds at which property tax becomes payable

If mooted Budget changes follow through, owners of high-value homes might be tempted to lowball their worth . . . and hide home…

As tenants’ rights reforms come into force, research finds more landlords are stepping back from the sector

Labour’s planned overhaul of retail market aims to ‘end nasty surprises’ that often scupper house transactions