The Caithness Business Index has posted the following article:

Crack Down On Long Term Empty Homes - England Catches Up With Scotland

Strengthened 100% council tax premium on long term empty homes comes into force on 1 April, with councils able to spend the money from the next financial year. Sharpened rules to double council tax on long term empty properties will come into force from 1 April, supporting local people in areas where high numbers of empty homes are preventing them from finding affordable housing. [Read Full Article]