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Farage Proposes Ban on Second Homes in Tourist Areas

10/12/2025

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Nigel Farage has proposed banning second home buyers from purchasing new houses in tourist areas to help locals.
He cites Mevagissey, Cornwall, where a similar policy has been successful.
Farage criticized the Labour government plan to double council tax on second homes as ineffective.
Prices in the area average £359,950, while few new homes have been built since the ban's adoption.

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Story summary

Nigel Farage has proposed banning second home buyers from purchasing new houses in tourist areas to help locals.
He cites Mevagissey, Cornwall, where a similar policy has been successful.
Farage criticized the Labour government plan to double council tax on second homes as ineffective.
Prices in the area average £359,950, while few new homes have been built since the ban's adoption.