Holiday let rules could be changed

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”