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    Scotland, Wales and Regional

    Landlord registration in Scotland, Rent Smart Wales, PRT, council tax premiums, LBTT, LTT, and Northern Ireland

    28 guides
    1

    Landlord Registration in Scotland: Complete Guide

    Free guide to mandatory landlord registration in Scotland. Fit and proper person test, fees, and penalties for non-registration.

    2

    Private Residential Tenancy (Scotland)

    Free guide to the Private Residential Tenancy in Scotland. No fixed term, 18 grounds for eviction, First-tier Tribunal, and rent adjudication.

    3

    Rent Smart Wales: Registration and Licensing

    Free guide to Rent Smart Wales. Who must register, who needs a licence, approved training, annual fees, and enforcement.

    4

    Council Tax Premium on Second Homes: Wales

    Free guide to Welsh council tax premiums on second homes. Up to 300% premium, which councils charge what, and holiday let thresholds.

    5

    Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016

    Free guide to the Renting Homes (Wales) Act. Occupation contracts, standard vs secure, fitness for habitation, and six-month moratorium.

    6

    Northern Ireland Landlord Obligations

    Free guide to Northern Ireland landlord obligations. Private Tenancies Order 2006, deposit scheme, fitness standard, and registration.

    7

    LBTT for Scottish Landlords

    Free guide to Land and Buildings Transaction Tax for Scottish landlords. Additional Dwelling Supplement (8%), and worked examples.

    8

    LTT for Welsh Landlords

    Free guide to Land Transaction Tax for Welsh landlords. Higher rates for additional properties and differences from SDLT and LBTT.

    9

    Council Tax Premium in Cornwall: Second Homes and Empty Properties

    Free guide to council tax premiums in Cornwall. 100% second home premium from April 2025, stepped empty home premiums up to 300%, exemptions, appeals and contact details.

    10

    Council Tax Premium in North Norfolk: Second Homes and Empty Properties

    Free guide to council tax premiums in North Norfolk. 100% second home premium from April 2025, stepped empty home premiums up to 300%, exemptions, appeals and contact details.

    11

    Council Tax Premium in Westmorland and Furness (South Lakeland): Second Homes and Empty Properties

    Free guide to council tax premiums in Westmorland and Furness covering the South Lakeland area. 100% second home premium from April 2025, stepped empty home premiums and exemptions.

    12

    Council Tax Premium in Dorset: Second Homes and Empty Properties

    Free guide to council tax premiums in Dorset. 100% second home premium from April 2025, stepped empty home premiums up to 300%, exemptions, appeals and contact details.

    13

    Council Tax Premium in East Devon: Second Homes and Empty Properties

    Free guide to council tax premiums in East Devon. 100% second home premium from April 2025, stepped empty home premiums up to 300%, exemptions, appeals and contact details.

    14

    Council Tax Premium in North Yorkshire (Scarborough): Second Homes and Empty Properties

    Free guide to council tax premiums in North Yorkshire covering Scarborough and the Yorkshire coast. 100% second home premium from April 2025, stepped empty home premiums and exemptions.

    15

    Council Tax Premium in Pembrokeshire: Second Homes and Empty Properties

    Free guide to council tax premiums in Pembrokeshire. 150% second home premium (250% total), 300% empty home premium (400% total), Welsh powers, exemptions and appeals.

    16

    Council Tax Premium in Gwynedd: Second Homes and Empty Properties

    Free guide to council tax premiums in Gwynedd. 150% second home premium (250% total), 150% empty home premium, Welsh powers up to 300%, exemptions and appeals.

    17

    Council Tax Premium in Isle of Anglesey: Second Homes and Empty Properties

    Free guide to council tax premiums in Isle of Anglesey. 100% premium on second homes and empties (200% total), future stepped increases planned, Welsh powers and exemptions.

    18

    Council Tax Premium in Ceredigion: Second Homes and Empty Properties

    Free guide to council tax premiums in Ceredigion. 100% second home premium, stepped empty home premiums up to 200%, Welsh powers up to 300%, exemptions and appeals.

    19

    Council Tax Premium in Conwy: Second Homes and Empty Properties

    Free guide to council tax premiums in Conwy. 150% second home premium (250% total), up to 300% empty home premium (400% total), Welsh powers, exemptions and appeals.

    20

    Council Tax Premium in Swansea: Second Homes and Empty Properties

    Free guide to council tax premiums in Swansea. 100% premium on second homes and empties (200% total), Welsh exception classes, appeals and contact details.

    21

    Council Tax Premium in Bath and North East Somerset: Second Homes and Empty Properties

    Free guide to council tax premiums in BANES. 100% second home premium from April 2025, stepped empty home premiums up to 300%, No Use Empty scheme, exemptions and appeals.

    22

    Council Tax Premium in Cotswolds: Second Homes and Empty Properties

    Free guide to council tax premiums in Cotswold district. 100% second home premium from April 2025, stepped empty home premiums up to 300%, exemptions, appeals and contact details.

    23

    Council Tax Premium in South Hams: Second Homes and Empty Properties

    Free guide to council tax premiums in South Hams. 100% second home premium from April 2025, stepped empty home premiums, discretionary exceptions and housing crisis context.

    24

    Council Tax Premium in West Suffolk: Second Homes and Empty Properties

    Free guide to council tax premiums in West Suffolk. 100% second home premium from April 2025, stepped empty home premiums up to 300%, exemptions, appeals and contact details.

    25

    Council Tax Premium in Chichester: Second Homes and Empty Properties

    Free guide to council tax premiums in Chichester. 100% second home premium from April 2025, stepped empty home premiums up to 300%, 8 exception classes, grants and appeals.

    26

    Council Tax Premium in Stratford-on-Avon: Second Homes and Empty Properties

    Free guide to council tax premiums in Stratford-on-Avon. Second home premium approved from April 2027, stepped empty home premiums already in place, exemptions and appeals.

    27

    Council Tax Premium in Westmorland and Furness (Eden): Second Homes and Empty Properties

    Free guide to council tax premiums in the Eden area of Westmorland and Furness. 100% second home premium from April 2025, stepped empty home premiums and discretionary exceptions.

    28

    Council Tax Premium in Northumberland: Second Homes and Empty Properties

    Free guide to council tax premiums in Northumberland. 100% second home premium from April 2025, stepped empty home premiums up to 300%, coastal focus, exemptions and appeals.

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