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flag UK to use satellites and data to tax high-value homes starting 2028, aiming to raise £400M.

flag The UK government plans to use satellite imagery and automated valuation models, tested in Wales, to assess homes worth £2 million or more starting April 2028, introducing a council tax surcharge expected to raise £400 million by 2029-30. flag The Valuation Office Agency will rely on publicly available data, including property size and energy efficiency, to determine values, with potential annual bills up to £7,500 for homes over £5 million. flag While officials say professional valuers will be involved and privacy concerns are addressed, critics including Conservative and Reform UK figures call the approach intrusive, likening it to "Big Brother" surveillance and warning of broader implications for property values and migration.

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