@NotFarLeftAtAll Yeah, they don't realise that the other side of the coin is No Stamp Duty = No barrier to downsizing. Sell up to someone that needs that property and invest the profit to generate enough to pay the new tax
@KirstieMAllsopp So, many people starting their careers won't go to London because it's even worse cost of living than now. Companies will start investing outside of the M25 to attract young talent and house prices will increase as demand goes up. Demand for London falls, house prices drop...
@MrHreviews Because they will need childcare in order to get a job, and nursery waiting lists stretch for months. You also need to know what hours are available at a nursery to be able to negotiate with an employer over hours