Wales Signals Retreat From Its 182-Night Letting Rule
Cardiff is reportedly preparing to ease the annual letting threshold that decides whether a Welsh holiday let pays business rates or council tax.
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North of England Edges Ahead in UK Staycation Demand
A survey of British holidaymakers puts the North of England ahead of the South West and Scotland as the top staycation pick for the year, with 45% naming it their preferred domestic destination.
Wales May Loosen Holiday Let Tax Rule After Owner Revolt
The Welsh Government is reviewing the 182-day letting threshold that pushed thousands of self-catering owners into steep council tax premiums, after sustained pressure from the sector.
Wales to Reconsider Holiday Let Rules After Owner Backlash
The Welsh Government says it will review the occupancy and tax rules that have squeezed holiday let owners in second-home hotspots since 2023.
Edinburgh Hosts Warn Tourist Tax Will Push Bookings Underground
Licensed holiday let owners in Edinburgh say the city's incoming 5% visitor levy will drive price-sensitive guests toward unregistered operators who skip both the tax and the licence.
Wales to Review Punishing 182-Day Holiday Let Tax Rule
The Welsh Government has opened a review of the occupancy threshold that forces self-catering owners to hit 182 let days a year or lose business rates status.
Belfast Cracks Down on Unlicensed Lets as Listings Near 2,000
Belfast City Council is stepping up planning enforcement against short-term rental hosts as the city's listing count closes in on 2,000, with unauthorised change-of-use cases now facing notices and possible prosecution.
Glasgow's Compact Games Footprint Fuels Sharp Short-Term Rental Gains
With the Commonwealth Games days away, Glasgow hosts are seeing steep rate and occupancy gains that outperform the mixed results US cities saw during this summer's FIFA World Cup.
Airbnb Moves Into Shared Workspace Bookings via London Startup Tie-Up
Airbnb has struck a partnership with London-based flexible workspace operator Oneder, letting travelers reserve day passes, private offices and meeting rooms directly through the app.
East Yorkshire Holiday Park Cleared for £20 Million Facelift
Planning officials have given Unity Holidays the green light for a £20 million upgrade of its Skirlington Coast site, signalling continued investor confidence in coastal holiday park stock.