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Rating (Property in Common Occupation) and Council Tax (Empty Dwellings) Act 2018
Summary
This Act changes how council tax and business rates (taxes on property) are calculated for empty homes and buildings that multiple people rent together. It aims to discourage owners from leaving properties empty and to make sure taxes are collected fairly from shared accommodation.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing rules that make sure empty homes and shared properties are taxed fairly. It helps councils collect more money for local services and encourages property owners to use empty buildings or rent them out rather than leaving them unused.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry the Act might unfairly burden landlords and property owners with higher taxes, potentially making housing more expensive. Some argue it doesn't actually solve the problem of empty homes and could discourage investment in properties that need improvement.
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading28 Mar 2018
- 2nd reading23 Apr 2018
- Committee stage1 May 2018
- Report stage15 May 2018
- 3rd reading15 May 2018
Lords
- 1st reading16 May 2018
- 2nd reading4 Jun 2018
- Committee stage19 Jun 2018
- Report stage4 Jul 2018
- 3rd reading18 Jul 2018
Royal Assent1 Nov 2018
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