Exclusive: Treasury examines options including tax on homes sold for more than £500,000 as well as overhaul of council tax

Exclusive: Treasury examines options including tax on homes sold for more than £500,000 as well as overhaul of council tax

Speculation is rife that the chancellor will raise cash through an annual levy on those with expensive homes, reports George Nixon

Higher-value homes in the crosshairs as Chancellor looks for ways to balance books

The levy could be rolled out in this parliament for owner-occupied homes

The chancellor is reportedly planning to levy capital gains on the sale of first properties