The Welsh Government is set to announce a new package of measures aimed at tackling second homes in Wales. First Minister Mark Drakeford and the leader of Plaid Cymru Adam Price will announce a new package of measures to address second homes at a joint press conference on Monday, July 4.
The measures will include changes to planning, taxation and plans for a new licensing scheme for holiday lets in Wales. The first minister and Mr Price will also give an update on the action being taken to ensure people are able to afford to live in their local community, including both renters and buyers.
It comes as experts and locals across Wales have raised issues with the growing proportion of houses being used as holiday lets, which many claim has impacted on some areas and resulted in people being forced to leave as they are unable to afford to live there.
