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flag Starting April 2025, 38 UK councils will double council tax on unoccupied second homes, affecting 12,300 owners.

flag Starting April 2025, 38 English councils will impose a 100% council tax surcharge on second homes not rented out or used as holiday lets, doubling bills for about 12,300 owners. flag This follows new powers granted in 2024 allowing local authorities to increase taxes on unoccupied or underused properties to boost revenue. flag The move affects areas including Wiltshire, Hillingdon, and Winchester, with more councils expected to follow by 2027. flag While exemptions exist for homes tied to employment or actively marketed, critics argue the policy unfairly targets wealthier homeowners who use fewer local services.

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