second homes

Hundreds of second home owners sidestep Pembrokeshire’s council tax premium

Hundreds of second home owners in Pembrokeshire are legally avoiding council tax premiums by listing properties for sale or rent…

West Wales sees surge in vacant homes despite council tax clampdowns

New data reveals Swansea, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire among areas with highest empty property rates

Council launches first-time buyer loan scheme funded by second home charges

The scheme, which provides up to a 30% interest-free loan, is the first in Wales to be available for homes…

Council rakes in extra £12.5m in extra council tax from second homes and empty properties

Extra tax on second homes and empty properties in Pembrokeshire has raked in £12.5m a council meeting has been told.

Pembrokeshire Council votes for 200% council tax premium for second homes

Members of Pembrokeshire County Council have voted for a 200% Council Tax premium for second homes in the county.

Council tax for second homes and empty properties could DOUBLE in Neath Port Talbot

Neath Port Talbot Council say they are considering introducing a 100% council tax premium on second homes and long term…

Second homes and empty properties in Carmarthenshire set to pay council tax premium

Carmarthenshire Council have announced they will introduce council tax premiums on second homes and long-term empty properties from 1 April…

Council tax premium considered for second homes and empty properties in Carmarthenshire

Officials in Carmarthenshire have said they're considering introducing council tax premiums on second homes and empty properties in the county.

Home sellers in Wales may need to advertise properties to local Welsh speakers first before selling on open market

The Welsh Government is proposing a ‘fair chance scheme’ in areas with high numbers of second homes that could mean…

Tourism leader challenges Welsh Government’s radical second homes rules

The Welsh Government has been accused of disregarding the experience, expertise and livelihoods in the tourism industry with its radical…