Regulations that would give local authorities the power to double the council tax on second homes have been put before the Scottish Parliament.
It has already been backed by local government leaders at Cosla, with the change due to come in from April 2024, if given the green light by MSPs.
“Backed by a majority of respondents to our joint consultation with Cosla, it will enable councils to seek a fair contribution towards local services from second homeowners.” “Housing is a human right. We should all be able to access good quality and affordable homes. Yet, all across Scotland there are people being priced out of the areas they grew up in while thousands more are stuck on waiting lists.
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