Tag: council tax
Half the council tax tenants pay should be saved for a ho...
In a bid to help tenants save for a deposit to buy a house, half of their council tax payment should paid into a dedicated savings...
Council tax on empty homes to double to help tackle housi...
Council tax on a property that has been left vacant for a year will double from April 1, the government has announced.
The initiative...
Lack of building control sign-off for attic used as holid...
Hi, I am meant to have exchanged this week on a property which has had the attic converted to a holiday let (1 bedroom, Kitchen, Bathroom...
What is the official definition of a second home?
Hi all, I’m after some advice, please. I have a property fully paid up and currently carrying out refurbishment works inside...
Council tax reform for HMOs: good news for some, bad news...
While the Government has announced a new policy to simplify the council tax system for houses of multiple occupation (HMOs), not all...
Government to end council tax on HMO rooms
Renters in shared housing could save up to £1,000 a year thanks to a campaign by the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA).
Propertymark calls for council tax reforms
A leading industry body has called on the government to change council tax housing banding for HMOs.
Propertymark has submitted a response...