Caller thinks Rachel Reeves will introduce a mansion tax to appease backbenchers
Caller Edward tells Shelagh Fogarty why Rachel Reeves might introduce a mansion tax to appease some Labour MPs.
| Updated: 24 Nov 2025
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Rachel Reeves is set to hit 100,000 properties with 'mansion tax'.
The chancellor will attempt to raise £400-£450 million from the levy, which will come from revaluing properties across bands F, G and H.
Reeves' plan could lead to a slowdown at the top of the housing market, the Office for Budget Responsibility has said.