31 h. ago The second homes council tax loophole is playing us for fools: Fury of beauty spot villages overrun by holiday lets as owners dodge soaring bills by exploiting little

Neighbours living in the stunning Cornish town of Padstow say the problem is so severe, it could erase the seaside resort's heritage, permanently driving away local families.

Economics

61 h. ago I've inherited a house but it needs work: Do I have to pay double council tax until it is sold?

My siblings and I have inherited our uncle's house and are planning to sell it. Do we have to pay double council tax, as it's technically a second home?

Economics

5 d. ago The little known loophole used by second home owners to dodge soaring council tax bills in Britain's holiday hotspots

Experts fear property barons are putting their homes on the market to exploit a legal get-around that is helping them avoid new council tax premiums, with Padstow in Cornwall among the areas hit.

Economics

1 week ago Fury as holidaymakers in campervans invade clifftop beauty spot 'parking wherever they like' and leaving human waste behind

Residents in Folkestone, Kent, say tourists are staying for several nights and even throwing rubbish into their gardens.

Events

2 w. ago Council tax map: Find out the average bill in your area as 90% see maximum increase

Nine out of ten authorities in England will impose a 4.99 per cent increase this year

Economics

2 w. ago The household bills rising today – from energy to council tax

April will be a tough month for struggling households this year

Economics

3 w. ago How much will bills go up next week? From energy to council tax

April will be a tough month for struggling households this year

Economics

3 w. ago MP says women are being coerced into setting up OnlyFans accounts by partners

East Thanet Labour MP Polly Billington says reports by charity Oasis show ‘coercion and exploitation’.

Politics

3 w. ago Hike council tax on second homes in Scotland to help first time buyers, urge Greens

EXCLUSIVE: Ross Greer said "homes are not for hoarding" as he called on the SNP Government to remove caps on council tax rises on second homes.

Economics