It had previously been announced by the government that second homes will need to be rented out for a minimum of 70 days per year to be liable for business rates (and small business relief) rather than be liable for council tax.
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Rental property listings will require additional details by 31st May
Trading Standards and the government have jointly announced compulsory new data which must appear on property listings.
From 31st May this year, a property’s council tax band or rate (for lettings and sales) and the property price and tenure information (for sales) must be included on all property listings. This applies to individual landlords advertising their properties to let as well as those advertised by lettings agents.
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