Thousands of London homeowners will face their council tax bills doubling from April under new rules. Struggling boroughs are set to increase payments for some residents and property owners by 100% in a bid to bring in more cash and help ease the housing crisis.

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Plans to charge second homes in Oxford more council tax given the green light

There are concerns a new government bill could mean fewer private properties available for rent.

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A hike of council tax on second homes will make the city "a fairer place to live" say officials.

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Second home owners in beautiful UK city could be slapped with 300% council tax

More details emerge of Londoners facing higher bills due to the cash crisis affecting many boroughs

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Carers, lone parents and disabled at risk from changes to council tax, warns Sadiq

A poll conducted by YouGov for think tank Common Wealth found that more than two-thirds of Brits back a tax on second homes, that could be used to fund the building of more social housing

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Birmingham

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Should second home owners pay more tax? Have your say!

Plans to make Oxford “a fairer place to live” by charging second homes in the city extra council tax have been approved by Oxford City Council.

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Bristol City Council insists no one will starve as part of the cost-cutting measure

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Row over proposed 15pc hike for Bristol meals on wheels

A poll suggest a majority of people support higher taxes on second homes and buy-to-let properties

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Hull

Kingston upon Hull

Should second home owners pay more tax - Have your say

Second homes could be hit with a new levy after a poll found that the majority of Brits are in favour of the tax. The money from the tax could be used to fund more social housing

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Should second home owners pay more tax? Have your say

Colchester tax payers have been hit with a £375,000 bill due to a loss-making council-owned company, Colchester Amphora Energy Limited (CAEL).

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Colchester tax payers hit with a £375k bill from loss-making council-owned company

A YouGov poll found people in the UK back a tax on second homes to help pay for more social housing, with 62% also giving the green light to higher taxes on buy to let properties

Double council tax for second home owners to start in April

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