Welsh government facing criticism over second home tax that could turn tourist hotspots into 'ghost towns'

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Welsh government facing criticism over second home tax that could turn tourist hotspots into 'ghost towns'
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The number of nights holiday let owners must fill their properties to avoid the second home tax and be eligible for business rates rose from 70 to 182, but holiday accommodation providers say the new threshold is pushing many out of business.

"They're going to take the kitchen out, rip the bathroom out so it doesn't class as accommodation anymore, and give up on the business. So that barn will sit empty now and contribute nothing to the local economy."

The village is home to the most expensive street in Wales - where clifftop houses average more than £1.7m. On the beach below, a small boat shed is currently on the market for offers in excess of £250,000.

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