Housing market: Economic indicators
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The Homes Bill (Bill 5 of 2000/01). House of Commons Library Research Paper 00/98.
Homes Bill (Bill 5 2000/01) (355 KB , PDF)
The Homes Bill (Bill 5 of 2000/01). House of Commons Library Research Paper 00/98.
Homes Bill (Bill 5 2000/01) (355 KB , PDF)
Find the latest data on house prices, mortgage approvals, and house building in the UK.
From 1 April 2025, English councils will be able to charge a council tax premium on second homes. Some second homes will be exempt from the premium.
What is the empty homes premium, when does it apply and what plans are there to extend it to second homes?