https://www.mcintyrelewis.co.uk/blog/ Recent content in Blog on McIntyres Solicitors & Estate Agents Hugo en-GB Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mcintyrelewis.co.uk/blog/edinburgh-second-home-council-tax-300-per-cent/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mcintyrelewis.co.uk/blog/edinburgh-second-home-council-tax-300-per-cent/ <p>The City of Edinburgh Council decided at its meeting on 27 August 2026 to raise the council tax premium on second homes and long-term empty homes from 100% to 300%, taking effect on <strong>1 January 2027</strong>. Affected owners should expect a revised bill in December 2026. The premium has stood at 100% — double the standard charge — since 1 April 2024, so this is a step change rather than an adjustment, and it lands in the middle of the Scottish buying season.</p>