‘Large’ tax hike mooted for second home owners in the Yorkshire Dales

Landlords are being unfairly blamed for the housing crisis, argues influential think tank, as it calls for a roll-back on recently-passed tax measures

“The tax changes introduced from 2016 onwards have undoubtedly taken the heat out of the buy-to-let market," argues Hamptons' research chief Aneisha Beveridge.

Councils to be given new powers to tackle issues caused by the massive growth in homes being offered up as short-term accommodation;