City of London properties above £5m will see average increases of 349%, while Hammersmith and Fulham face rises of 306%.

Tom Bill explores how plans to target higher-value homes with additional council tax could create disruption for homeowners while serving short-term political aims.

In Nottingham, typical savings could reach £1,816 per year under the proposed changes.

New relief exemptions only apply if property is up for sale.

The Department for Levelling Up has confirmed that the new rules which will see council tax doubled on long-term empty properties will come into force from the 1st of April this year.