I was disturbed to see the reports of Tory Shadow Chancellor’s latest encounter with the Parliamentary expenses watchdog.  George Osborne has been found to have claimed too much-£1,936-in mortgage expenses for his £450,000 Cheshire farmhouse in his Tatton constituency. George was happy the breaches were found to be “Not [Continue]

Shropshire Council has agreed to review council tax discounts for long-term empty properties in a bid to encourage owners to get the properties back into the housing market. The changes, approved by councillors at a meeting of the full council yesterday (Thursday 21 January), are aimed at increasing the range of affordable housing available in [Continue]

Following a campaign by Lib Dem MPs in wealthier London suburbs, the Lib Dems now say they would raise their mansion tax threshold from £1m to £2m. The Lib Dems have been unable to convincingly say how they’ll work out the value of people’s homes that aren’t being sold. The available figures on sales show [Continue]