The doubling of Council tax is certainly having an impact in some areas - lots of second home owner property on the market in Somerset and to a degree in Dorset. By putting it on the market they get normal rates for a year. I guess it is having the desired effect for some Councils.- freeing up houses for locals ?
However like most government/Local council actions people can find a way round (not going to say friends) who have ‘transferred ownership’ to a son and a couple who decoupled (aka separated, registered on the electoral register and got round it !!
Best regards MM
PS Trust everyone is enjoying top down weather.
I think you can get around it by registering your second home as a business and therefore business rate and any respective relief, but you have to rent for a minimum of 60 days a year......
Making a lifetime gift of your interest in your house between husband and wife is tax free.
