8. Plaid Cymru Debate: Council Tax on Second Homes

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 6:13 pm on 16 October 2019.

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Photo of Rhun ap Iorwerth Rhun ap Iorwerth Plaid Cymru 6:13, 16 October 2019

'A trick that allows second-home owners to register their properties as "holiday homes" and pay less tax—even if the properties are not let out to tourists—has soared in popularity since a rule was changed two years ago. 

'If a homeowner makes their second property available to let as a holiday home for at least 140 days a year, it can be classed as a small business.'