Empty Homes

Watford Council Tax to Double on Empty and Second Homes

Watford Council Tax to Double on Empty and Second Homes

Watford plans to double council tax on empty and second homes to boost housing availability. Watford Council Tax to Double on Empty and Second Homes Watford has quite a few empty houses. Census data shows 2,135 homes sit unused. This equals 5.2% of all Watford housing. Demand for places to live is very high right…

Calderdale Faces Housing Crisis With 2,500 Empty Homes in the Borough

Calderdale Faces Housing Crisis With 2,500 Empty Homes in the Borough

Calderdale grapples with a high number of vacant properties amid housing shortages, prompting council action and support initiatives. Calderdale Faces Housing Crisis With 2,500 Empty Homes in the Borough Calderdale needs more housing. About 8,500 people need social housing. The council tries many ways to get homes back in use. They increase council tax on…