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Owners of second homes in England could lose council tax discounts, under new plans to be announced by Communities Secretary Eric Pickles on Monday. Councils would have the power to reduce or remove council tax relief on second homes and empty homes. Second homes currently receive up to 50% discount. The money would be used to keep overall council tax bills down, he is to say.
Mr Pickles will also announce a review of rules under which "granny flats" are treated as separate properties. The communities secretary, who is due to announce a consultation on the plans, said he wanted to help "everyday families" with living costs. He is expected to stress there are no plans to change the...Read more here---> BBC News - Pickles to allow second home council tax discount cut
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