New planning restrictions on second homes will be introduced by the end of the summer under proposals laid out by the Welsh Government and Plaid Cymru. First minister Mark Drakeford and Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price held a joint press… Read more »
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Second homes face huge increase in council tax
Local authorities will be able to charge 300 per cent council tax premiums on second homes and apply new tax rules for holiday lets under Welsh Government plans to ensure people can find an affordable home in the place they… Read more »
New officer to work with communities on Dwyfor affordable housing pilot
Grŵp Cynefin is recruiting a senior community housing officer as part of its role in the Welsh Government’s affordable housing pilot in Dwyfor looking for solutions to Gwynedd’s housing crisis. The officer will gather information on local housing needs and,… Read more »
Look out for the new WHQ
Here’s a sneak preview of the new issue of Welsh Housing Quarterly that will be published and online this week. The theme for our Winter 2022 issue is supply and we have good news and bad news for affordable housing…. Read more »
Minister reveals action on second homes
Climate change minister Julie James has revealed more details of a pilot scheme to tackle the impact of second home ownership on some Welsh communities. Speaking in the Senedd, the minister confirmed the pilot will bring together a range of… Read more »
Action pledged on second homes
New measures to tackle the impact second homes are planned to ‘inject fairness back into the housing system’. Climate change minister Julie James will set out an ‘ambitious three-pronged approach’ to address the impact of second home ownership on communities… Read more »