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Counciltax

Four New Council Tax Bands Proposed for High-Value Homes in England

The government has unveiled plans to introduce four new council tax bands aimed at the top 1% of the most valuable residential properties in England. This initiative, announced during Budget 2025, includes a proposed High …

By Rebecca Duffy · Wednesday 20 May 2026 · 2 min read

Counciltax

New High Value Council Tax Surcharge Introduced for Homes Worth Over £2 Million in England

Starting in April 2028, approximately 165,000 homeowners in England will be subject to a new High Value Council Tax Surcharge, often referred to as a “Mansion Tax,” introduced by HMRC under the Labour Party government. This …

By Rebecca Duffy · Saturday 18 April 2026 · 2 min read