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Edinburgh Council Reverses 300% Second-Home Tax Hike

4/9/2026

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Edinburgh Council, the Labour-run authority in Scotland, reversed a 300% second-home tax premium after eight days.
The move aimed to address housing supply issues.
It suspended the increase for assessment and engagement with affected homeowners.
The council said 1,440 second-home owners will continue paying a 100% premium for 2026-27, introduced in April 2024.

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Edinburgh Council, the Labour-run authority in Scotland, reversed a 300% second-home tax premium after eight days.
The move aimed to address housing supply issues.
It suspended the increase for assessment and engagement with affected homeowners.
The council said 1,440 second-home owners will continue paying a 100% premium for 2026-27, introduced in April 2024.