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'Mansion tax' could double rates on Scotland's most expensive homes

'Mansion tax' could double rates on Scotland's most expensive homes
BBC Scotland Monday 06 July 2026, 11:04 UTC 1 min read
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SNP ministers have has proposed a steep council tax increase for properties worth more than £1m.

SNP ministers have has proposed a steep council tax increase for properties worth more than £1m.
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