Most Britons are in favour of imposing a tax on second homes and using the revenue for more social housing, according to a YouGov poll. The survey, for think tank Common Wealth, also revealed that nearly two-thirds of respondents support higher taxes on buy-to-let properties.

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Councils nationwide are wrestling with the issue of "home hoarding". This can involve people owning holiday homes or vacant........

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