Second homes tax could fund affordable housing

Second homes tax could fund affordable housing - 2002 - RICS News Service 18 June 2002, (1) .

The Country Land and Business Association has welcomed a move to allow local authorities to remove the 50% tax deduction on second homes, whilst suggesting this revenue should be re-invested in affordable rural housing. To view the CLA press release: http://www.cla.org.uk/sources/27/171/4026826/02060HQ.htm To view the government's Rural White paper: http://www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-countryside/ruralwp/cm4909/index.htm


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