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Starting April 2025, 38 UK councils will double council tax on unoccupied second homes, affecting 12,300 owners.
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.
This follows new powers granted in 2024 allowing local authorities to increase taxes on unoccupied or underused properties to boost revenue.
The move affects areas including Wiltshire, Hillingdon, and Winchester, with more councils expected to follow by 2027.
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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A partir de abril de 2025, 38 consejos del Reino Unido duplicarán el impuesto municipal sobre las segundas viviendas desocupadas, lo que afectará a 12,300 propietarios.