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* Two-Speed Market: London’s housing market is divided. Prime (expensive) areas are struggling, while more affordable areas are seeing growth.
* Prime Area decline: Kensington and Chelsea, the moast expensive borough, has seen average house prices drop to £1.19m – the lowest in over a decade (down from a peak of £1.6m).
* Affordable Area Growth: boroughs like Havering, Waltham Forest, and Lewisham are experiencing all-time high house prices.
* Autumn Budget Impact: The Autumn Budget introduced a “mansion tax” surcharge on properties over £2m.
* Surcharge ranges from £2,500 (for £2m-£2.5m properties) to £7,500 (for properties over £5m).
* Estimated to raise £400m by 2029-30, going to central government.
* Political sensitivity: The prime London market is especially sensitive to political risk and taxes (like stamp duty).
* Labor Government Impact: The change in government (to Labour) has already had a noticeable impact on prime London property values.
* Stagnant Growth in Prime Areas: Prime London house price growth has stalled since the mid-2010s.
In essence: The article describes a London housing market split between thriving affordable areas and struggling prime areas, with government policies (particularly the mansion tax) contributing to the downturn in the higher-end market. Political factors and changes in government are also playing a significant role.
Additional Notes:
* The article includes links to other City A.M. articles for further reading on the mansion tax and the impact of the Labour government.
* There’s a “Read More” section promoting an article about a dispute between a landowner and Lime (e-bikes).
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