Welsh Government will press on with plans that could hike taxes on holiday properties that are not rented out at least half the year - despite significant opposition in the sector.
The government unveiled plans this year to give councils the power to increase the council tax premium on second homes to 300% and add stricter rules on minimum letting times to qualify for business rates. They said it was part of a raft of measures to support people to buy homes in their local communities.
Currently, self-catering properties in Wales must be available to let for a minimum of 140 days in any 12-month period, and actually let for at least 70 days to qualify for business rates rather than council tax.
