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flag A 50% council tax hike for second homes in Gwynedd led to Mark Dyson selling his renovated home there.

flag Mark Dyson, a 67-year-old from Birmingham, sold his second home in North Wales due to a 50% increase in council tax for second homes in Gwynedd, which now totals 150%. flag The tax hike, aimed at tackling homelessness, led to a reduction of 500 second homes in the county. flag Dyson, who spent £100,000 refurbishing the home, felt the tax increase was unfair. flag Gwynedd Council and the Welsh Government have introduced measures to manage holiday homes and boost local housing.

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