Welsh Government announces three-pronged approach to address “second homes crisis”
In the Senedd later today, Minister for Climate Change Julie James will set out an “ambitious three-pronged approach” to address the impact of second home ownership on Wales’ communities.
Welsh Government say the new plan “has fairness at its heart – ensuring that everyone in Wales can have access to good quality, affordable housing”.
The three-pronged approach is explained as focussing on:
Support – addressing affordability and availability of housing,
regulatory framework and system- covering planning law and the introduction of a statutory registration scheme for holiday accommodation; and
a fairer contribution – using national and local taxation systems to ensure second home owners make a fair and effective contribution to the communities in which they buy.
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