Local authorities will be able to charge a premium of up to 100 per cent on council tax for second homes under legislation aiming to increase the availability of housing.
The Scottish Government is pushing forward with a clampdown on second homes to help boost housing supply in rural areas.
If passed, the measures could help rural areas where holiday homes have exploded in recent years - often making it difficult for locals to find housing. “Under the Verity House Agreement between the Scottish Government and COSLA, we have committed to give councils greater flexibility to meet local needs. This legislation shows how we are putting this into action, giving councils more powers over how housing is used so they can meet local needs and support thriving communities.”
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