fam - holiday homes

The "problem" with second / holiday homes around England & Wales ...

Too high a proportion means high prices force out local people, especially in low-pay areas. Situation is made far worse when the "incomers" do not contribute to the local economy nor the community.
eg, not buying food in local shops, nor going into the village pub / church ... instead, bringing all the food with them and staying in watching dvds.
Some of these homes have been bought with retirement plans in mind.

One or two councils have "retaliated" by charging extra 50% or 100% council tax levies ...

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