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What is S.W.Tourism's view on the recent budget re the removal of FHL Tax relief / Capital Gains Tax / Inheritance Tax implications for self catering proprietors. It seems the present Government does not consider us a business and are bracketing all self catering accommodation with second home owners. We have two detached self catering cottages that cannot be sold seperately from our house and can only be occupied as holiday lets not exceeding 28 days by the same person. It is very definitely a business that we work hard at all year and in our opinion the budget can only have a detrimental effect on visitor choice and accommodation standard. Views please.

The proposed changes to FHL Tax relief / Capital Gains Tax / Inheritance Tax for Self Catering properties is a great concern for all owners of these businesses.The national body for Self Caterers, EASCO, (the

Answered by our Expert: Alistair Handyside - Chairman of South West Tourism's Board of Directors and owner / operator of a self-catering operation

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