Tag: second homes
Government’s second homes policy doesn’t addr...
The government’s recent decision to increase stamp duty on second homes has been slammed for not addressing the UK’s housing...
Property auctioneers fear stamp duty hike will squeeze PRS
Auctioneers believe that last week’s Budget move to increase the higher rate for Additional Dwellings from 3% to 5% will discourage...
Welsh agents urged to share housing market insights
Letting agents are being urged to contribute to an initiative exploring the impact of Welsh Government policies on the housing market...
Holiday let loophole costing councils millions
Local authorities are missing out on millions of pounds in tax revenue due to a loophole allowing holiday homeowners to avoid paying...
Picturesque towns face housing crisis
Idyllic towns in England are being overrun by second homeowners and holiday lets with some towns declaring a housing crisis because...
Second and empty homes in Scotland could face big council...
A leading industry body has urged the Scottish government not to raise council tax premiums for second and empty homes.
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