Luxury properties in exclusive London locations like Chester Square and Montpelier Square are struggling to sell, with many homes sitting unsold for months or years despite price cuts.
"We're hearing that the House has passed the megabill after it got through the Republican Senate. Now it's on its way to President Trump's desk, and he's going to sign it. When he does, he will create some of the biggest tax breaks for billionaires in history, even more wealth to the wealthiest Americans."
"The democratic socialist still has to win the multi-party race in November, but already rumor has it that tax increases he wants to impose on wealthy New Yorkers will result in an exodus of Wall Street executives and some corporate headquarters."
The new House bill extends and enhances several benefits from the TCJA, notably increasing the Qualified Business Income deduction from 20% to 23%, providing a substantial boost for entrepreneurs.
The Senate version of the so-called endowment tax is better, but it's still bad and harmful tax policy, said Steven Bloom, assistant vice president of government relations at the American Council on Education.