Row of houses at an almost complete stage but still with some building works taking place.

When discussing the challenges facing the housebuilding sector, conversations often focus on planning delays, rising material costs, labour shortages and access to land. However, a recent report has highlighted another issue that many people may be less familiar with – council tax charges on newly built homes that remain unoccupied and unsold.

The issue is attracting growing attention across the industry, with concerns that it is creating additional financial pressure for SME housebuilders at a time when housing delivery is already facing a range of social and economic constraints. Find out more about the issue and what changes are being proposed in our latest blog.