Farmers Look at Additional Income from Empty Buildings
Farmers look at developing empty buildings after changes In Legislation Signals Council Tax IncreaseNew legislation throughout Scotland could help boost the income of farmers who have disused properties on their land. The Council Tax (variation for unoccupied dwellings) Scotland Regulations 2013 have given regional Councils the powers to vary the charges on unoccupied properties going forward. Currently the new charges are being phased in but some local authorities are increasing the Council Tax by an additional 100% tax by the end of 2015. David Levitus, Director of Development