The First Minister will announce details of the second homes plan at a meeting of the STUC
Second home owners in Scotland face being charged more than double the full rate of council tax under plans to be announced by Humza Yousaf.
Currently, this happens if it is let for a total of 70 nights and is available to let for 140 nights in a financial year. “I encourage anyone who is interested to respond to the consultation as we try to prioritise homes for living in, seeking a fair contribution to local services from everyone and recognising the benefits to local economies from self-catering accommodation and second homes.
She said: “That is why we are pleased to be launching this joint consultation, as we work to meet the shared aim of creating the right balance to increase the availability of housing and a taxation system that is fair for the tourism industry.
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