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Homeowners must let Burnham's 'mansion tax police' count their bedrooms or face NEW levies from 2028

Councils warn the mansion tax premium will funnel all revenue to the Treasury, leaving local authorities to shoulder administration costs without any share of the proceeds.
Councils warn the mansion tax premium will funnel all revenue to the Treasury, leaving local authorities to shoulder administration costs without any share of the proceeds.

HMRC valuation agents are to be given a checklist of "value significant features" to assess properties worth over £1.5 million across England, with the mansion tax surcharge set to apply to homes above £2 million from April 2028. Inspectors will examine views over fields or golf courses, swimming pools, paddocks, roof terraces, gated estates and annexes, along with bedroom, bathroom and parking space counts. Andy Burnham will oversee the policy after Rachel Reeves announced it before her removal as chancellor. Jonathan Russell, head of the Valuation Office Agency, told MPs his team will target homes of indicative £1.5 million value to ensure none slip through.

Shadow chancellor Sir Mel Stride says Labour is 'taxing bedrooms, bathrooms and balconies' and will squeeze families dry.

Properties will first be flagged through external data sources and publicly available information before agents carry out physical inspections.

City AM brands the scheme 'Big Brother' as agents prepare to visit homes with ponies, pools and nice views.

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