scandalous second homes

Second homes should not be allowed anywhere in the UK, not only do the council lose out because they only pay business rates but small businesses lose out in the colder months as the houses stand empty, future generations lose out as there are less and less homes for sale, check rightmove and see how many homes are only for second home use, they drive up house prices making it extremely difficult for the people on low income as the season dies down and work becomes less and less, the government and councils need to stop this, with so many homeless im surprised that this practice is still allowed to carry on.