Are governments coming after your spare rooms? In the UK, new policies and proposals are targeting so-called “empty nesters” and under-occupied homes. From higher council tax premiums on empty properties, to talk of wealth taxes on large houses and even stamp duty reforms for downsizers — the debate is heating up.
In this video, I break down:
What the “spare room tax” idea really means
Recent UK tax proposals aimed at freeing up housing stock
Why policymakers want older homeowners to move on
The risks for property rights and what this could mean for Ireland too
Is this about solving the housing crisis — or penalising people for staying in their own homes?
If you’re a homeowner, landlord, or simply worried about how housing policy could change your future, this is one video you don’t want to miss.
My name is Shane Fleming a chartered property expert with over 20 years of experience in real estate, a degree in property economics. The views in these videos are my own and are just entertainment.
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