Second‑home tax turns dream into nightmare for owner, but others defend policy
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 18:00 UTC
- Sources: BBC UK News
Sally Howdle describes how the UK’s second‑home tax turned her dream property purchase into a financial nightmare. Other owners, however, argue the levy is essential for housing affordability.
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