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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

How would potential new property tax differ from stamp duty and council tax system?

The government is considering a new national property tax to replace stamp duty on homes valued over 500,000, shifting tax obligations from buyers to sellers.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Reeves considers replacing stamp duty with new property tax

The Treasury is considering a new tax on homes over 500,000 as part of reforms to stamp duty and council tax.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

If mansion owners paid a fair council tax, local authorities wouldn't be in such a mess | Simon Jenkins

A proposed council tax adjustment aims to address regional wealth imbalances but overlooks deeper financial disparities.
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fromwww.kilburntimes.co.uk
1 month ago

Brent has most unpaid council tax in London

Brent's arrears amount to a staggering 92.2m, according to the latest government figures. Councils across London are owed 1.4bn in unpaid council tax, the Ministry for Housing reports.
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fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
1 month ago

Croydon man fined nearly 8,000 for dumping doors on Streatham green

Magistrates dismissed a council-tax claim, withdrew an arrest warrant, and rejected a domestic-violence protection order in their June 2025 hearings.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Interactive map show the London boroughs with highest council tax debts as 390,000 residents fall into arrears

Londoners owe 1.4 billion in unpaid council tax, an increase of 11% in just one year, emphasizing the severe impact of the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.
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fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Reeves takes gamble on patience in an era of impatience

The Spending Review reveals complex financial decisions that may require time to fully understand and assess their long-term implications.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

London borough issues warning over homeowners attempting to dodge double council tax payments

Westminster Council is cracking down on homeowners falsely claiming properties as occupied to avoid increased council tax rates.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Sadiq Khan says some Londoners should pay more than double council tax

Sir Sadiq Khan advocates for councils to have increased powers to raise council tax on empty second homes to tackle London's housing crisis.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 months ago

Council proposes charging residents to collect bins in a move dubbed 'stealth tax' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Conservative councillor mentioned that the funding gap is tied to rising demand and inflation, necessitating consideration of charges for non-statutory services like green waste collection.
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fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 months ago

New 1 million fund to help struggling Greenwich residents with council tax

Everyone deserves a fair chance, and that means ensuring support is in place when people need it most. It is never an easy decision to change the support we offer, but...we must face the reality that with decreased funding to local councils following a decade of austerity...
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fromwww.oxfordmail.co.uk
3 months ago

If you have one of these medical conditions you may not need to pay council tax

In the UK, many individuals unaware of potential council tax exemptions for those diagnosed as severely mentally impaired (SMI) can check eligibility for discounts.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago

Where is the cheapest council tax in the UK and how does London compare?

Residents will continue to pay the lowest council tax in the country, and we will continue to listen to you and deliver on your priorities.
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