Birmingham City Council says early checks under its new Airbnb data-sharing deal have identified six suspected social housing fraud cases, as councils widen digital enforcement against illegal subletting.
Brighton and Hove City Council is lobbying ministers to trial a local licensing scheme for short-term holiday lets, amid concerns that thousands of properties are…
Airbnb has publicly endorsed the Labour Party’s initiative to abolish Section 21 evictions, aligning with the government’s forthcoming housing reforms. In a paid article on…
London’s mayor, Sadiq Khan, has implored the UK government to collaborate with him and local borough councils to implement a licensing scheme for short-term rentals….
AirBnb has agreed to share payment data with Kensington and Chelsea borough council to help crack down on illegal short-term lets. The agreement covers for…
Landlords who offer short term lets through Airbnb or other portals are being warned to double check that their tax returns are in order. The…
Short-term lettings are a viable solution for filling lengthening void periods, as research shows that the average time taken to fill an empty property increased…
When tax changes were announced last year, landlords in the private rental sector were quick to say they would withdraw from the sector. This is…
The majority of landlords work hard to provide a decent standard of accommodation for their tenants. This involves the expense of annual gas safety checks,…
