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  • Brits given 'ticking time bomb' council tax warning
  • Glasgow residents can get reduced council tax - how to check your eligibility
  • Concern for North East council's coffers after reports council tax could be scrapped

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express.co.uk /1 month ago

Brits given 'ticking time bomb' council tax warning

Research shows England accounted for 80% of the local authority debt.

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glasgowlive.co.uk /1 day ago

Glasgow residents can get reduced council tax - how to check your eligibility

Glaswegians have been advised to seek help, should they need it, as new figures show that nearly half a million households across Scotland receive discounts on their bills.

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chroniclelive.co.uk /1 month ago

Concern for North East council's coffers after reports council tax could be scrapped

Reports suggesting council tax could be replaced have since been played down by Number 10

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propertywire.com /3 weeks ago

High-value property tax could rise beyond 2028 rates

The High Value Council Tax Surcharge may increase beyond its initial 2028 rates as the government seeks to fund spending commitments, according to Knight Frank. The annual surcharg...

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edinburghnews.scotsman.com /1 month ago

East Lothian Council workers owe £860,000 in unpaid council tax, FOI finds

East Lothian Council is pursuing more than £860,000 in unpaid council tax from its employees, with recent arrears contributing significantly to the total

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propertyindustryeye.com /1 month ago

PM-in-waiting Andy Burnham urged by MPs to raise council tax

Report recommends council tax overhaul, including additional bands for the most expensive properties

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propertywire.com /2 weeks ago

Edinburgh council to vote on 300% second home tax premium

Edinburgh City Council will vote tomorrow on whether to implement a 300% council tax premium on second homes. The decision could see affected property owners in Band H facing annua...

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thenational.scot /2 weeks ago

Second home owners in Edinburgh to face 300 per cent council tax rate

SECOND home owners in Edinburgh are set to face paying four times the normal rate of council tax from early next year ...

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glasgowlive.co.uk /1 day ago

Glasgow councillor in call to scrap council tax for system based on current property value

Calls have been made for the current council tax system to be scrapped and a timetable for its replacement urgently released.

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thenational.scot /3 days ago

Why the Scottish Government can't keep running from council tax reform

EARLIER this year, YouGov polling for Tax Justice Scotland found a staggering 83% of Scots want a fairer system to replace Council Tax with more than half supporting political part...

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scotsman.com /2 weeks ago

£30,000 council tax bill?! Why plans for second home surcharge will harm Edinburgh – Brian Monteith

Plans to increase taxes on wealthy people are simply green-eyed envy that punishes ambition and success

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dailyrecord.co.uk /2 weeks ago

Scots councils turning to AI to slash costs and cut jobs to plug £562m financial blackhole

Scots households already face higher council tax bills at a time local authorities are cutting services and shuttering public buildings.

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dailymail.com /1 month ago

Andy Burnham raises fears of higher council tax for homeowners in the South as PM warns of 'unfairness'

The Prime Minister said ex-Chancellor Rachel Reeves was 'right to start' reforming council tax after she introduced a surcharge for higher-value homes - dubbed a 'mansion tax'.

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scotsman.com /1 month ago

Scottish Bulk Uplift Charges 2026: These are the 10 councils in Scotland who charge most for picking up unwanted items -...

If you need to get rid of sn old sofa then you might have to pay through the nose - depending on where you live in Scotland.

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express.co.uk /1 week ago

Popular UK destination set to be hit with £5 tourist tax

Councillors were told the levy could raise around £9.5million annually.

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edinburghnews.scotsman.com /3 weeks ago

Edinburgh councillors to vote on delayed 300% tax hike for second homes

Botched empty homes tax rollout costs Edinburgh council £3m in lost revenue

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bristolpost.co.uk /1 month ago

Bristol council tenants hit with ‘stealth rent hikes’ as service charges are rising by £800k

Some tenants have been told they now have to pay for lift maintenance

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propertywire.com /1 month ago

Property tax reform divides UK regions, survey finds

A survey of 2,203 UK adults has revealed significant regional differences in attitudes towards replacing council tax and stamp duty with an annual property tax. Support was stronge...

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huffingtonpost.co.uk /1 month ago

Andy Burnham 'Not Actively Considering' Replacing Council Tax And Stamp Duty, No.10 Says

Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham, center, holds a National Economic Council meeting at No 10 North at Heron House in Manchester, England. Friday July 24, 2026.Andy Burnham is...

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propertywire.com /1 month ago

Councils collect only 25% of fines issued to landlords

Local authorities in England are collecting just a quarter of fines issued to landlords for housing offences, despite a 7% increase in property inspections. Of almost £30 million i...

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focus.de /2 days ago

4660 Euro im Jahr: Mann aus Cardiff muss nach Erbe des Hauses der Mutter „Todessteuer“ zahlen

Phil Bond erbt das Haus seiner verstorbenen Mutter. Kurz darauf verlangt Cardiff mehr als 4000 Pfund Council Tax – wegen eines Aufschlags für Leerstand.

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businessnewswales.com /1 month ago

Views Sought on Council Tax Premium for Empty Properties in Powys

Powys County Council is encouraging residents, businesses, community organisations and other stakeholders to share their views on how the authority tackles long-term empty homes. C...

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rnz.co.nz /2 weeks ago

Which councils could meet government's proposed rates cap?

Few councils have been able to keep their rates rises below the proposed 4 percent a year cap in recent years.

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stuff.co.nz /2 weeks ago

Could your council meet the government's proposed rates cap? Tell us your thoughts

Few councils have been able to keep their rates rises below the proposed 4% a year cap in recent years.

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