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Owning More Than One Home In Wales Could Prove Costly

The Welsh government’s looking to limit the number of properties a person can own.

It's to help create fairness in the housing market as locals face rising prices in some holiday hotspots.
The initiative could see council tax premiums increase to as high as 200 percent if you own more than one house.
Julia James - the minister responsible for housing in Wales - says it's important young people aren't driven out of small villages and towns.

 

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