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Second home owners that make their properties available for holiday rentals are being targeted under new rules outlined by the Levelling Up Secretary, Michael Gove. The change to the rules will specifically target those whose second homes are registered for business rates as they are let out for holiday rentals.

The current rules around the treatment of second home ownership from a rates and relief perspective are set to be tightened if new proposals set forward by the Government take effect. Minimum Letting Requirement At present a second/holiday home can be registered for business rates if it is intended to be used as a holiday […]