Greens to force vote on tax for second homes in Gaelic-speaking communities

Greens to force vote on tax for second homes in Gaelic-speaking communities

THE Scottish Greens are set to force a vote on increasing taxes on holiday homes and short-term lets in Gaelic-speaking communities.

SNP challenged to back holiday homes tax to protect Gaelic language

Scottish Green Co-Leader Ross Greer will force a vote on his proposals to protect Gaelic-speaking communities by increasing taxes on holiday homes and Airbnb-style short term lets. The plans, which will be tabled as an amendment to the Housing Bill, are designed to tackle the acute housing crisis in Gaelic-speaking communities and to support young people who want to stay in the areas they have grown up in. It would allow ministers to levy an ext…