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Council Tax Premiums on Holiday Lets Not Boosting Rental Markets

Council tax premiums on second homes have failed to deliver stronger rental markets in key locations such as Devon and Cornwall. This finding comes from analysis by LandSale, which reviewed residential transaction volumes across England, the South West, and specifically Devon and Cornwall.

LandSale's analysis aimed to assess how housing market performance has evolved following changes to the rules surrounding second homes and holiday lets. The results indicate that the introduction of council tax penalties on these properties has not led to improvements in mainstream rental markets in the highlighted regions.

This development is particularly relevant for letting agents and inventory clerks operating in areas with high numbers of holiday lets and second homes. The findings suggest that recent policy changes have not yet produced the intended effect of increasing rental market strength in these locations.