{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/69a5aa3811f5657dedfff2bd/6a510a398716ffeabec4bc75?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Is a mansion tax for properties 'worth' £1.5m or more fair? ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/69a5aa3811f5657dedfff2bd/1783695244909-99cdcf85-2287-44f2-af5b-6ca8e1076369.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Twice as many households could be forced to pay a new 'mansion tax' latest speculation suggests - the threshold may fall from £2million to £1.5million.</p><p><br></p><p>That rumour comes with Andy Burnham expected to be Prime Minister before the end of the month.</p><p><br></p><p>So exactly who will be affected, which regions are most at risk and is the High Value Council Tax Surcharge fair?</p><p><br></p><p>Georgie Frost and Lee Boyce discuss as more middle-class homeowners potentially face an annual bill, which won't be ringfenced for local services.</p><p><br></p><p>Also, the scourge of cowboy builders - trust in traders falls as millions grappled with shoddy home repairs in the past 18 months. How can you find a good tradesperson and what are your rights if things go wrong?</p><p><br></p><p>NS&amp;I is in panic mode as it is far below the amount required to meet its financial targets. As such, it has boosted rates across all products since April.</p><p><br></p><p>Which ones should you open and which should you avoid?</p><p><br></p><p>And lastly, the tricks to get you into VIP airport lounges for less this summer - even if you've booked economy...</p>","author_name":"This is Money"}