Government ministers say councils could get extra powers over short-term lets and second homes, opening another local intervention route for landlords and holiday-let owners.
Landlords and second-home buyers now account for most Stamp Duty receipts in more than half of English councils, according to new Paragon Bank analysis of…
Second-home purchases across London have plunged, with fresh data showing prime postcodes hardest hit as higher stamp duty and looming council tax premiums sap buyer…
Estate agents in some of the UK’s most popular tourist destinations are reporting a sharp decline in demand for second homes, driven by recent council…
New research by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, reveals that while Cornwall tops the list for the sheer number of second homes,…
Last week it was announced that North Devon’s second homeowners could pay double the amount of council tax after one year of it no longer…
There are better ways to deliver affordable housing than taxing purchase of second homes and holiday rentals, according to the Institute of Chartered Accountants in…
Planning permission could be required in Wales for use of properties as short-term lets and second homes. This is part of a range of measures…
