Issue

empty homes premium

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An additional charge on properties that have been unoccupied for a long period. An additional charge levied by local authorities on long-term empty residential properties to encourage their occupation.

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  1. Waltham Forest Council Approves £611m Budget and 4.99% Council Tax Increase Waltham Forest Council has approved a budget of £611.072 million for the upcoming year, alongside a 4.99% increase in council tax. Waltham Forest 25 May 2026