Conservatives' election win met with relief by the City

After lifting of fears that Labour would impose mansion tax and 50% tax rate, there was a boost for the FTSE 100, sterling and estate agents in London

Shares, sterling and demand for multimillion-pound London homes soared after Labour's heavy defeat in the general election banished the threat of tougher regulation and higher taxes for the rich.

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