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Uninhabitable properties issue needs to be solved says Ramsey Commissioner

Follows a motion being proposed to Tynwald about increasing the rates on these buildings

A Ramsey Commissioner says it's 'good' the issues with empty and dilapidated buildings are being discussed. 

Juan McGuinness says the problem hasn't been pushed in Ramsey but is unsure whether a rates increase  is the answer.

It follows Jason Moorhouse's motion to Tynwald which says the owners of the uninhabitable properties should pay 20% 'compounded' rates to try and encourage development.

Mr McGuinness says he hopes a solution can be found:

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