Posted in News Threat of a mansion tax sparks house market havoc… as Housing Secretary refuses FOUR TIMES to rule out new socialist levy in Budget October 28, 2025 After Housing Secretary Steve Reed (pictured) refused four times to rule out the proposal yesterday, estate agents said it would ‘hasten the stampede’ of people leaving the country. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15232837/Threat-mansion-tax-sparks-house-market-havoc-Housing-Secretary-refuses-FOUR-TIMES-rule-new-socialist-levy-Budget.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490