SNP introduces new 'mansion tax' council tax bands
Scotland's Finance Secretary announces two new council tax bands for properties over £1m, mirroring Labour's policy. The move aims for 'fairness' but experts warn of market distortion.
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SNP announces new 'mansion tax' council tax bands
Scotland's Finance Secretary Shona Robison has announced two new council tax bands for high-value homes, a move mirroring Labour's policy. Discover the impact on property owners and council funding.
£1.5m Homes Could Be Hit by Reeves' 'Mansion Tax'
Property owners warned that Chancellor Rachel Reeves' new council tax surcharge could impact homes valued from £1.5 million. Find out how the 'mansion tax' will affect you.
Council Tax Errors Cost Carers £1,000, Says Lewis
Martin Lewis warns outdated council info is stopping unpaid carers claiming vital council tax discounts. Check if you're owed hundreds. #MartinLewis #CouncilTax
Scotland travel disruption as weather warnings remain
Scotland faces ongoing travel disruption with yellow warnings for wind, rain, snow and ice. Key roads are flooded and ferries cancelled. Check before you travel.
Check Your Council Tax Band to Save Thousands
Martin Lewis urges millions in England and Scotland to check their council tax band, as flawed 1991 valuations mean many are overpaying. Discover how to challenge your band and potentially claim back thousands.
Check Your Council Tax Band to Save Thousands
Martin Lewis warns hundreds of thousands of homes in England and Scotland are in the wrong council tax band, leading to massive overpayments. Learn how to check and challenge your band.
Martin Lewis: Win a £6,000 Council Tax Refund
Martin Lewis reveals how thousands may be overpaying council tax. Follow his two-step check to challenge your band and potentially claim a backdated refund, just like one viewer who got £6,000 back.
How to check your council tax band and claim a refund
Martin Lewis explains a two-step check to see if you're in the wrong council tax band. One viewer secured a £6,000 refund. Learn how to challenge your band safely.
Luxury Dorset beach huts hit with 50% council tax rise
Owners of exclusive Dorset beach huts face a 50% council tax increase after the local authority reclassifies them as second homes. The move aims to raise £211k for local services.
Luxury Dorset Beach Huts Hit With 50% Council Tax Rise
Owners of exclusive Dorset beach huts face a 50% council tax increase as the local authority reclassifies them as second homes. The move aims to raise £211,000 amid a financial crisis.
Council Tax to Double for Thousands of Second Homes
Thousands of second-home owners face a 100% council tax surcharge from April, doubling bills as cash-strapped councils seek new revenue. Discover which areas are affected.
Second home council tax to double in new wave of hikes
Thousands of second home owners face a 100% council tax surcharge from April, doubling bills. Discover which areas are affected and the financial impact.
Full list of who can get free or discounted Council Tax
Thousands of UK households could be eligible for a 100% discount on their council tax bill. Find out if you qualify for a full exemption or a reduction based on your circumstances.
Trump and Royals Make 2025 a Memorable Year for Scotland
From President Trump's golf trip to royal tours by King Charles and Prince William, 2025 was a year of high-profile visits to Scotland. Discover the headlines and controversies.
£5,989 Council Tax Refund After Martin Lewis Advice
A listener to Martin Lewis's podcast reveals how he secured a £5,989.30 council tax refund for his father with dementia using the 'severely under-publicised' SMI discount. Learn how this could impact hundreds of thousands.
Reform's Kent Council Budget Gap Hits £60m
Kent County Council, run by Reform UK, faces a £60 million budget shortfall next year even with a maximum council tax rise. Leaked documents reveal spending pressures and fears of severe service cuts.
Six Councils Can Raise Tax Over 5% Without Vote
Six London councils can raise council tax by over 5% without a referendum after government funding cuts. The move aims to improve fairness but sparks political row.
Labour's funding shake-up could trigger council tax rises
Economists warn Labour's council funding raid could force tax increases across the UK, with six areas facing unlimited rises from 2027. Discover the impact on your bills.
Lake District homeowners hit by Labour mansion tax
Wealthy second home owners in Windermere face £5,000 annual tax hikes under Labour's new council tax surcharge, forcing sales and local exodus. Discover the impact.
Mansion Tax to Impact Over Half of Homes in Wealthy Areas
Exclusive analysis reveals over 60% of homeowners in Knightsbridge face Rachel Reeves' new mansion tax on properties over £2m. Discover which areas are most affected.
Mansion Tax: £2.5k Surcharge on £2m Homes from 2028
A new 'mansion tax' on homes over £2million will hit London hardest. See the interactive map revealing the 26,500 properties affected across the UK from 2028.
New Council Tax Surcharge for £2M+ Properties in England
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a High Value Council Tax Surcharge on properties over £2 million from April 2028. Discover how this property tax reform aims to increase fairness.
Council Tax to Rise 5%: How to Cut Costs
Millions face a 5% council tax hike next year, adding £114 to typical bills. Discover actionable ways to reduce your payments and challenge your band.
New Council Tax Surcharge for £2m+ Properties
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces new annual council tax surcharge for properties valued over £2m, starting April 2028. Find out how this 'mansion tax' could affect homeowners.
New 'Mansion Tax' with £7,500 Annual Charge Announced
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a new 'high value council tax surcharge' on properties over £2 million, creating four new bands. Discover how this new property tax will work.
Reeves Unveils New Mansion Tax on £2m+ Homes
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a new 'high value council tax surcharge' on properties over £2 million, expected to raise £400 million annually. Discover how this new mansion tax will work.
Mansion tax branded 'unfair' by next-door neighbours
A proposed mansion tax creates a postcode lottery as two neighbours in similar houses face different fates. Discover how Rachel Reeves's Budget plan impacts homeowners.
Expert: Why Rachel Reeves's Mansion Tax Won't Work
Leading tax expert Dan Neidle reveals why the proposed mansion tax is unfair and unworkable, citing outdated valuations. Discover the potential impact on homeowners.
Budget 'Mansion Tax' on 100,000 £2m+ Homes
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to introduce a council tax surcharge on properties valued over £2 million in the Budget. Discover if you're affected and how to potentially cut your bill.
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