I have had less bookings during Covid times and so i have now received a letter asking me to pay Council tax and an additional premium fine, as I am being charged for second property ( received less bookings than the set minimum as per council standards) even though bnb stayed empty then.
What are my rights?
anyone with similar experience, can guide me please?
@Rj54 The Welsh are cracking down on people who avoid council tax by saying their second home is a holiday rental even though they set the rate at such an exorbitant amount that it never gets booked. I think they will want to see a property let for over 250 (I can't remember the exact figure) days per year which is a high occupancy and may be designed to cut down on STR properties altogether.
Anyway - with that background I fear you are just going to have to pay council tax (and a multiple which can go as high as 3)
I feel most holiday lets would have suffered with less bookings in 2020-21 (during Covid times) not just mine. As out of Covid i got adequate bookings and price been same all through. I believe more in airbnb community may have faced similar experiences and can guide way ahead to appeal. Will wait for further responses.