Changes to tax rules may help Welsh owners of holiday lets

HOLIDAY let owners across Wales could soon benefit from more flexible tax rules as the Welsh Government launches a consultation on proposed changes to the self-catering property criteria.

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Since April 2023, self-catering properties have been required to be available for 252 days a year and actually let for 182 days to pay non-domestic rates instead of council tax.

The rules were introduced to ensure property owners make a fair contribution to their local communities.

But holiday-let owners have voiced alarm over the impact of council tax demands.

Recently, many were caught off guard as they received backdated council tax bills of thousands of pounds, adding more strain to those in the sector who say they are already operating on a “cliff edge”.