Double council tax for second homes plan approved
Original Article Summary
Warwick District Council will impose the charge from April 2027.
PropMatch Curated Analysis
Warwick District Council will implement double council tax on second homes from April 2027, affecting around 2000 properties, as part of efforts to increase housing supply for local residents.
Investor Relevance
This directly impacts investment returns for second home owners in Warwick District and signals a regulatory trend that may spread to other councils. Investors need to factor increased holding costs into their calculations and consider whether to sell, rent out, or relocate investments before 2027.
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