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DOUBLE COUNCIL TAX – INCREASE

A council tax rule change being dubbed the ‘double council tax’ change is set to come into force from next month. The UK government has confirmed that from April 1 there will be stricter rules for some empty houses in England. Council tax on homes that have been empty a long time will double from…
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Business rates appeals system creaking under pressure

According to business rates experts at Colliers, latest business rates appeal figures announced has revealed that the business rates system and in particular, CCA, the Check Challenge Appeal Business Rates Appeals System isn’t up to scratch with many businesses still struggling to get their business rates appeals through the system. According to government statistics, in…
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RENTERS (REFORM) BILL LACKS VITAL DETAIL

A excellent article from the NRLA on a very important topic for Landlords After many months of waiting, the Government today publishes the long-awaited Renters (Reform) Bill - the biggest shake-up of the private rented sector in several decades. The Bill announces that the following proposals will be brought before Parliament: Landlords will now no longer be…
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