Andy Burnham Eyes Land Value Tax and Property Reform as Prime Minister Prospects Grow
Andy Burnham's potential elevation to Prime Minister has drawn property industry attention to his proposals for overhauling the UK's tax system, particularly replacing Council Tax and Stamp Duty with a Land Value Tax. His track record as Greater Manchester mayor—where house prices rose 63% over a decade compared to London's 7%—demonstrates how his approach combines infrastructure investment with housing development. The property sector now faces uncertainty about whether his reform agenda will r…









