The Local Government Association (LGA) has called for the
House of Lords to support an amendment to the Rating and Council Tax Bill. The
bill was launched by the government in March this year after initially being
announced in last November’s budget. In the original bill, it states that for
long-term empty properties the premium councils can charge can go from 50% to a
maximum of 100%. However, the amendment would allow councils to charge beyond
the 100% premium on an escalating scale from 2020. This would mean councils
could charge a 200% premium for homes empty for five years or more or 300% for
homes empty for 10 years or more. Read more on Inside Housing.
Leasehold ban in England and Wales unlikely before next general election,
minister says
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Matthew Pennycook says ending system must be done slowly to avoid hitting
housing supply and legal pitfalls
A ban on new leasehold properties in England ...
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