Bermudians married to non-Bermudians will no longer have to buy a licence in order to own a second home on the Island, Government announced yesterday.Other methods will be implemented to preserve land for purchase by Bermudians, said Governor George Fergusson as he read the Throne Speech.“The land licence requirement for the purchase of additional dwellings for married couples that include a Bermudian and a non-Bermudian spouse will be set aside,” Mr Fergusson said.“In removing the licensing requirement, the Government will put in place measures to prevent any potential loss of land that would otherwise be eligible for Bermudian purchase.”The Bermuda Immigration and Protection Amendment Act demanded that mixed-status couples buy a land licence to purchase a home in an effort to reduce fronting.Amendments were passed last year that allowed such persons to purchase their first home without a licence.Yesterday’s move opens the door for ownership of further properties.Chamber of Commerce president Ronnie Viera campaigned against the land licensing requirement when it was law.“Clearly given my past involvement in the issue I’m glad to hear it,” he stated. “The former Government had made some moves in that direction, but I’m very pleased to hear that [Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy] has taken the matter further.“Obviously this will only affect people who can afford to buy a second home, so it will not affect many, but at this stage it’s about the principle of it as a Bermudian.”He said he would like to see the Government also take a look at legislation surrounding Permanent Residents’ Certificate holders ability to buy.“Some relaxation of the PRC rules are what the Real Estate Division of the Chamber of Commerce has been asking for,” he said. “It would be very helpful for the real estate market.”Government also promised to amend the Bermuda Immigration and Protection Appeals Rules 2013.“The Government is keen to deal with long-standing appeals that have been submitted to the Immigration Appeals Tribunal for consideration,” it was stated in the Throne Speech.“Therefore, the Bermuda Immigration and Protection Appeals Rules 2013 will be amended to ensure that individuals are not penalised by decisions affecting their rights or legitimate expectations unless they have been given prior notice of the case and fair opportunity to answer and present their own case.”The Appeals Tribunal was established in July of 2011, replacing a Cabinet committee that heard appeals of Ministerial decisions.More than a year later, the Tribunal had yet to deal with a single appellant after discovering that there were no rules in place.