If you own a second home or a furnished property that isn’t your main residence, many council areas have chosen to charge for the full council tax plus a premium of 100%. But not in East Hampshire.

Councillors voted down the amendment to the recommendation at the February full council meeting to phase in a 50% premium from 1st April 2026.

 

 

If you own a second home or a furnished property that isn&rsquo;t your main residence, many council areas have chosen to charge for the full council tax plus a premium of 100%. But not in East Hampshire.
Councillors voted down the amendment to the recommendation at the February full council meeting to phase in a 50% premium from 1st April 2026.
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This feed includes all our on-demand audio. Find our more specific feeds by searching "Petersfield" on your  favourite podcast app.
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