The National Landlords Association (NLA) has commented on the Government’s plans to change how empty properties are taxed.
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On the 31st October 2011, the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) published a consultation that would allow Council’s extra flexibility to remove Council Tax relief on second homes and empty homes.
David Salusbury, NLA Chairman, commented:
“At a time of severe housing shortage, it is imperative that empty homes are brought back into use, but this should not be at the expense of improvements which would otherwise be possible within the private-rented sector.
“Relief from Council Tax during these periods enables landlords to finance repairs and refurbish, they also should be given the opportunity to implement new ‘green’ initiatives’ during this time.
“Landlords are always keen to ensure that their properties are tenanted, but they must not penalised during periods that allow them to maintain, repair and improve their properties.”
The NLA is the UK’s leading organisation for private-residential landlords. NLA membership helps landlords make a success of their lettings business by providing a wide range of information, advice and services. It seeks to raise standards in the private-rented sector while aiming to ensure that landlords are aware of their statutory rights and responsibilities.
