The Welsh government is proposing to ease rules around when a holiday let becomes eligible for business rates relief, a move which could make it easier for owners to operate. A welcome boost for genuine holiday let businessesPhil Schofield, head of marketing at specialist holiday home insurance provider Schofields, said the rules had been criticised by holiday let owners, particularly those in seasonal and rural areas where demand fluctuated. Schofield said as demand changed throughout the year, holiday let owners felt “under constant pressure to secure bookings, even during periods when visitor demand is traditionally low”. He added: “The rules were introduced to distinguish genuine holiday let businesses from second homes. It suggests there’s growing recognition that a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t always reflect the realities of running a genuine holiday let business in seasonal destinations.”