Jack MacFarlane
LOCAL NEWS NOVEMBER 8 2023
Second homes face council tax increase Second homes could face double the rate of council tax under new legislation by the Scottish Government The draft plans have been laid before the Scottish Parliament. If approved, local authorities would be able to apply the council tax premium on homes that are not used as a […]
LOCAL NEWS AUGUST 2 2023
Report outlines stark challenges facing rural and island communities Slow population growth, ageing populations, second home ownership, and a lack of affordable housing for locals are just some of the stark challenges faced by island and rural communities according to a new report. The Rural and Islands Report 2023, published on Tuesday (1st August) was […]
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