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Owners of second homes to pay extra council tax in Carmarthenshire

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Owners of second homes and long-term empty properties in Carmarthenshire will pay extra council tax from April next year. The premium rises to 100% - or a doubling of council tax - for properties vacant for two to five years, and 200% for those empty more than five years. One empty property owner said she thought it was "legalised robbery"

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Owners of second homes to pay extra council tax in Carmarthenshire

The new premiums will come into force in April next year

2 years ago·Wales, United Kingdom

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Owners of second homes and long-term empty homes in Carmarthenshire face council tax increase

Richard Youle, local democracy reporter Owners of second homes and long-term empty properties in Carmarthenshire will pay extra council tax from April next year. A majority of councillors approved a 50% premium on second homes and a 50% premium on properties which had been empty for one to two years, although there are exemptions. The […]

2 years ago·Wales, United Kingdom

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