Rachel Reeves is poised to launch a stealth tax raid on workers in the Budget as she struggles to balance the books.

Property experts have warned that “everyone” could be impacted if new tax rules come into effect, with Rightmove urging the Government to tread carefully to avoid “unintended consequences.”

Capital gains tax (CGT) is a charge on the increase in the value of an asset when you sell it. It applies to the sale of things like paintings, second homes, and stocks and shares, but main homes are currently exempt from CGT.