BBCNEWS BBC News June 4, 2024 08:43:00
Local people cannot afford to buy. the government is trying to tackle it, local councils from next year will be able to impose a 300%, a real big premium on council tax on second homes. we will see how that goes. what was being referred to in the teeth there, the effect of air dnb properties in tourist towns. there are less houses for people to buy, less affordable houses. this is hugely controversial, whichever side of the fence you sit on, most people agree that what is needed is more affordable housing and that is something where local governments can influence through planning and housing ...
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