Camden will reduce the tax-free period on empty homes and remove the discount on empty properties.

BBC: council tax bill

Councils would have the power to reduce or remove council tax relief on second homes and empty homes.

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On the plans to remove rebates on office and retail property that is lying empty, the property investment specialist doubted it would act as an incentive to landlords to do more to find tenants.

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London's Camden council has announced plans to remove some council tax benefits currently enjoyed by owners of second and empty homes.

BBC: council tax bill