Overview

• The Walr poll for Arton Capital surveyed 1,009 UK residents with at least £1 million in net worth between July 31 and August 8, counting homes and other assets.
• Sixty percent said their quality of life would be better overseas, naming the United States (35%), Canada (33%), Australia (25%) and the UAE (17%) as preferred destinations.
• On a possible wealth tax, The Times reports 53% would be more likely to leave the UK, while CityAM’s write-up of the same survey says nearly one in three.
• Despite strains from prices and taxes, 67% still view Britain as attractive for investment, 81% said they still feel wealthy, and 82% expressed interest in investor “golden visa” options.
• The sentiment snapshot follows the end of the non‑dom regime, with the OBR expecting up to a quarter of non‑doms to leave and early payroll data showing departures in line with or below that, as ministers weigh capital gains and inheritance tax changes to address a £50 billion shortfall.