Wales' housing minister announces council tax premiums on second homes and empty properties raised £17m since April 2023, benefiting public services and addressing community concerns.
Wales' housing minister reveals that council tax premiums on second homes and empty properties have raised £17m since April 2023. The premiums are now in place in 18 out of Wales' 22 councils, with two more set to follow by 2025. This additional revenue is being invested in public services, including tackling homelessness and social housing. The move addresses concerns of communities being affected by high numbers of second homes.
March 13, 2024
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