Search Results for: second home
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Regulation & Law
Second homeowners face decision tomorrow on 300% council tax premium
"Second homeowners who are facing a steep Council Tax rise may sell up," warns Tom Durbin St George, of Moving Compared.
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Housing Market
Death of the second home, data reveals
House prices have fallen in 80% of the UK's second-home hotspots as higher taxes erode the appeal of ownership, says Rathbones.
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Regulation & Law
Second homes tax loophole may be closed
The Government is considering giving local authorities additional powers to help strengthen council tax rules, according to Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook.
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Regulation & Law
Edinburgh suspends 300% second homes tax premium after eight days
Huge rise in Edinburgh's Council Tax has been put on hold while its impact is assessed, according to Councillor Mandy Watt.
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Regulation & Law
Council tax changes push second homes onto holiday market
Rent campaigners are calling for councils to license holiday lets, warning they are driving families out of their communities.
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Housing Market
Thousands more holiday and second home owners face Council Tax hit
Some 12,000 extra property investors and second homers will be landed with double Council Tax bills in April, according to Hamptons.
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Regulation & Law
Scotland grants councils ‘shock’ unlimited second homes tax powers
'Reckless' Greens 'railroad' through amendment giving Scottish councils free rein to impose uncapped council tax premiums on second homeowners.
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Regulation & Law
Welsh council loses second homes court case
Judge rules council’s cabinet was 'materially misled' over Article 4 powers to control holiday lets and second homes.
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Housing Market
71% of second homes owners looking to let as higher tax bills bite
Survey by Sykes Holiday shows doubled council tax bills and other cost pressures mean many second homes owners are looking to holiday or long-term lets to pay the bills.
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Regulation & Law
Housebuilder boss backs second home owners in South West
The 100% council tax premium on second homes in Cornwall is damaging the economy, jeopardising long-term investment and sending the wrong message to tourists, says Stuart Brereton.
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