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A new tax which could be levied on second homes would reel in more than £6.5million – with at least £1million coming from just two of our upmarket villages. West Norfolk Council is considering bringing in the extra charge, which would double the amount of council tax paid on properties which are not principal residences. In total, the changes could bring in £6.5million in tax revenue in the borough, with more than £650,000 coming from Brancaster alone and at least £400,000 from nearby Burnham Market. The villages have some of the UK’s highest proportions of second homes, and the area is known …

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