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London’s most expensive house, Reform UK’s treasurer, and a massively reduced tax bill

Published 22 September 2026, 7:00am

A £265m mansion in the heart of the Chelsea • Sold by billionaire Nick Candy and his ex-wife Holly Valance • Bought by a Labour-donating hedge fund boss • Why was the tax bill so small?

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