Prime central London mansion tax 2026 high value council tax surcharge
A levy that was once dismissed as political fantasy is now law. Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed in the 26 November 2025 Budget that a High Value Council Tax Surcharge — widely referred to as the mansion tax — will apply to all residential properties valued above £2 million, with collection beginning in April 2028. For […]
Valuing BTL Properties Amid Q2 2026 Market Caution: RICS February Survey Insights for Surveyors
Landlord instructions fell by a net balance of -27% in February 2026 — yet tenant demand held steady and rent expectations climbed. That combination creates a deceptively complex valuation environment for buy-to-let (BTL) properties, one where supply constraints flatter rental income projections even as buyer sentiment softens and regulatory headwinds intensify. For surveyors navigating this […]
