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Branwen Jones

Second home owner living in England says Welsh Government are hitting 'normal working people' as he faces 300% council tax hike on Welsh house

A second home owner has hit out at Welsh Government's decision to introduce tough new rules aimed at combating the number of second homes in rural Welsh communities.

On Wednesday morning the government announced the new plans would include an increase to the maximum level of council tax premiums for second homes, as well as new local tax rules for holiday lets.

The Welsh Government said the changes represent more steps taken to ensure people can find an affordable home in the place they have grown up.

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