Created Nov 13, 2026 • AI-generated summary
Predictions reported 13 November 2026 by property search firms HomeFinder AI and Recoco Property Search that the UK government's proposed annual mansion tax surcharge on homes over £2m, effective 2028, will further slow the prime market. HomeFinder AI (founder James Nightingall) forecasts prime Central London prices flat or down up to 2% in 2027 with Zones 2–6 up around 2%; Recoco (founder Nigel Bishop) warns of tougher negotiations and more fall-throughs in the country house market, citing Knight Frank data: Q3 2026 country house exchanges down 2% year-on-year, offers down 10%, average rural prices 4.2% lower in the year to September. Membership limited to coverage of this HomeFinder AI/Recoco prediction.
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Mansion tax threatens further slowdown in prime property market
Property Soup
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Nov 13, 2026
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