Why am I paying a council tax premium on my second home?
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.
Documents to download
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Commencement of the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (59 KB , PDF)
This paper will not be updated.
The Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 received Royal Assent on 1 May 2002; its provisions were phased in.
This note sets out the dates on which the Act’s various provisions were brought into force and the action being taken to repeal or implement outstanding provisions.
Documents to download
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Commencement of the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (59 KB , PDF)
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