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Owners of empty properties in Douglas will be made to pay rates

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Owners of empty and dilapidated properties in the Island's capital will now be made to pay rates.

Douglas City Council is introducing the new policy to incentivise renovation and says it hopes it will help with the current housing crisis.

These properties were previously 'zero-rated' but now owners will be charged unless their building is demolished.

Council Leader Claire Wells says it's not fair for ratepayers to pick up the expense for empty houses.

Local Democracy Reporter Emma Draper has been speaking to her.

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Owners of empty and dilapidated properties in the Island's capital will now be made to pay rates.

Douglas City Council is introducing the new policy to incentivise renovation and says it hopes it will help with the current housing crisis.

These properties were previously 'zero-rated' but now owners will be charged unless their building is demolished.

Council Leader Claire Wells says it's not fair for ratepayers to pick up the expense for empty houses.

Local Democracy Reporter Emma Draper has been speaking to her.

  continue reading

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