North Yorks: Second homes council tax hike a 'solution' to lack of housing

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A councillor praises plans to double tax on second homes in North Yorkshire.

"Young people especially, and those with families, are finding it more difficult to get on the property ladder because people from outside of the area are investing in holiday lets, which is then reducing the number of properties that are available on the market and driving prices up," he said.

Currently, properties only need to be available to let more than 20 weeks in a year for owners to access business rates, and the only proof needed to support a claim is evidence of an advertisement.

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