Stamp duty hike mooted on second home sales in Wales
Those planning to buy a holiday home in Wales could end up paying a higher rate of Land Transaction Tax under proposals being considered by ministers.
Local Democracy Reporter
Local Democracy Reporter covering Anglesey and Gwynedd in North West Wales.
Local Democracy Reporter covering Anglesey and Gwynedd in North West Wales.
Those planning to buy a holiday home in Wales could end up paying a higher rate of Land Transaction Tax under proposals being considered by ministers.
A scrapped Gwynedd bypass project has cost taxpayers nearly £1.7m, new figures have revealed.
North Wales’ six councils will be asked to contribute an extra £1.13m to fund the region’s fire service for 2021/22.
A North Wales pub alleged to have continued to serve people after lockdown was declared could lose its licence.
Planners have approved outline plans for 14 new homes on the site of former bar and nightclub.
Thousands of second home owners will not be able to take advantage of an “unethical loophole” allowing them to access taxpayer-funded grants during the lockdown, the Welsh Government has confirmed.
An “unethical loophole” could mean thousands of second home owners get taxpayer-funded grants during the lockdown.
The UK Government has dropped plans that would have slashed the number of Welsh MPs by more than a quarter.
The last three years have seen north and mid Wales councils fork out more than £120,000 on compensation payments to motorists after their vehicles were damaged by potholes in the road.
The Tories are predicted to gain four North Wales seats in the General Election, if the latest polling data is to be believed.
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