Renters in Powys are being squeezed out of the market because properties are being turned into holiday lets, a think tank has claimed.
The study by the Bevan Foundation, reveals that the holiday let industry is having a dramatic effect on homes for rent as well as homes to buy in many communities – with Powys being one of the worst affected areas in Wales.
The Foundation says the number of properties listed on holiday lettings site Airbnb has risen from 13,800 in 2018 to 21,718…