UK government doubles council tax on long-term empty homes, introduces tax premiums on second homes, as part of a £10bn plan to deliver one million homes.
The UK government announced new rules for empty homes, with council tax on long-term empty properties set to double from April 1, and councils gaining new powers to introduce tax premiums on second homes from next year. The measures support the government's long-term plan for housing, aiming to deliver one million homes, backed by a £10bn investment. A limited number of exceptions include uninhabitable properties undergoing renovation, second homes with planning restrictions, and inherited homes with a one-year exemption.
March 11, 2024
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