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Nuray Bulbul and Maryam Kara

How to check which council tax band you are in and how it is assessed

Big changes are coming in for some second home owners - (Joe Giddens/PA)

Thousands of London homeowners are to face council tax bills doubling from April 1 under new rules that are aimed at easing the housing crisis and increasing revenues.

Councils will be able to charge up to twice the normal council tax on properties considered second homes – which are furnished and not used as main homes – in their area.

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