Join us on Thursday 14 May from 11:00 to 12:15 BST for a free webinar examining how local authorities can turn the rise of second homes and short lets into a realistic revenue opportunity. 

Designed for revenues and benefits leaders, managers, and officers in local authorities. The session will combine sector data, real-world experience from Bath & North East Somerset Council, and practical guidance to help councils respond to the rise of second-home and short-let activity in their areas.

Join us to learn more about: 

  • Brand new insights: An exclusive first look at The Hidden Housing Economy – a new Infoshare+ industry report on second homes, short lets, and the council tax opportunity
  • Examining the data behind the issue: Why short-term rental supply has roughly doubled since 2019, and what that means for council tax revenue
  • Bath & North East Somerset’s experience: Lessons learned from taking a combined approach to Premium Rate Avoidance and Single Person Discount fraud covering the entire authority – with £1.2m in additional revenue identified
  • A practical blueprint for councils: How to approach the opportunity, drawn from work across hundreds of public sector organisations
  • Live Q&A: Ask our experts questions around the growing second homes economy and identifying council tax fraud in your area

Speakers:

  • Gareth Chen-Rees – Director – Local Government & Data solutions, Infoshare+
  • Dean Morgan – Data Analyst, Infoshare+
  • Jon Ingleson, – Compliance Lead – Revenue Protection, Financial Services, Bath & North East Somerset Council