Rental market at risk from ending of rates relief
ic Wales - United Kingdom
The Westminster Government has delivered another blow to the property industry over empty-premises rate reforms, hitting it with a £1bn tax bill six months ...

A lukewarm reception for plan to build 5000 homes
Belfast Telegraph - United Kingdom
... Ms Ritchie said she was determined to achieve more than simply "managing" the housing crisis and also outlined plans to bring empty homes back into use.

...Laws to cut empty property relief confirmed
Regen.net (subscription) - London,England,UK
Owners of empty commercial properties face paying full business rates on their premises under legislation due to come into force on April 1. ...