New council tax premiums for empty houses and second homes in Somerset Saturday, January 6, 2024 somerset council tax premiums empty houses second homes housing crisis property policy revenue local services levelling up and regeneration act 2023 Somerset is set to impose additional council tax charges on empty properties and second homes, in a bid to address its housing crisis and generate revenue for local services. With over 2,600 empty properties in the region, … Read More
Plans to Double Council Tax on Second Homes in Bath Monday, November 27, 2023 bath council tax second homes revenue levelling-up and regeneration act housing local residents budget financial stability taxation A recent proposal by the Bath and North East Somerset Council aims to double council tax for second homes, potentially netting an additional £1.5 million in revenue. The move, subject to council approval, is part of various … Read More