An Oxford City Council statement on measures announced in today's Budget:
"We welcome the abolition of the Furnished Holiday Lettings tax regime. It was madness to incentivise short lets when cities like Oxford desperately need homes.
"We have been campaigning for changes to short lets since 2018. Alongside last month's announcement that short lets will soon require planning permission, it is good to finally see the government beginning to get a grip on an industry that can and has caused misery for communities.
"However, the government has given landlords a 12-month taxation grace period, and an amnesty for existing short lets.
"Oxford is a world-famous city and we welcome millions of visitors every year, but accommodating tourists shouldn't be a free-for-all at the expense of much-needed homes and local communities. The government must do more."
Councillor Susan Brown, Leader of Oxford City Council
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