Category: Short Term Lets
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Airbnb Launches “Hosts for Hire” Platform – Could This Boost Your Rental Income?
Airbnb is making it easier than ever to make money from your property, even if you don’t want to do any of the work yourself. The holiday letting giant has launched a brand-new “Co-Host Network” allowing landlords to connect with experienced property managers in their area. Think of it like a dating app, but for…
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Edinburgh Slaps Short Lets with 5% Tax!
Get ready for a big change in the way you rent your property in Edinburgh. The council is putting a 5% “tourism tax” on every night you rent out your place through Airbnb, short let websites, or any other kind of short-term rental. This tax, which is set to start in the summer of 2026,…
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Royal Family Earning £1.4 Million a Year from Holiday Lets!
It’s not just the Crown Jewels that are bringing in the cash for the Royals. It turns out that the family is making a cool £1.425 million a year by letting out their holiday homes to the public! A Royal Investment Portfolio The royal family has four main properties open to the public for holiday…
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Sell or Keep? Holiday Let Tax Change Could Cost You Thousands
Get ready, landlords! The government is about to shake up the tax rules on furnished holiday lets (FHLs) and it could cost you big time. What’s Changing? From April 2025, FHLs lose their special tax status. This means: What Should You Do? It’s Time To Make A Decision: Don’t Delay:
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Airbnb’s Big Plans – New Services to Boost Your Profits
Airbnb is about to offer new ways for hosts to boost their rental income. They’re not just about short-term rentals anymore – they’re expanding into a whole new range of services that could be a goldmine for savvy investors. The first big change is coming this autumn: co-hosting. This means Airbnb will connect landlords who…
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Airbnb’s Secret Weapon – New Perks to Beat Hotels
It’s a classic battle: Airbnb vs. Hotels. But Airbnb is now fighting back with a secret weapon – new perks that could convince travelers to ditch hotels altogether. Forget the Hotel Experience, Airbnb is Now Bringing the Spa to You! Imagine this: You’re on holiday, relaxing in your Airbnb, when you decide you want a…
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Second Home Dreams Fading – Is the Party Over for Holiday Home Owners?
The dream of owning a British holiday home, once a sure-fire investment and a chance to escape to the coast or country, seems to be losing its shine. New taxes, soaring interest rates, and a mountain of red tape are making life tough for second home owners, and it’s starting to show. Holiday Home Sales…
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Airbnb Crackdown in Brighton – Short-Term Lets Facing the Axe
Brighton landlords and investors are being warned to watch out, as the city council is considering new rules to crack down on short-term holiday lets. Families priced out The council is worried about the growing number of Airbnb properties in the city, with over 4,500 currently listed on Airbnb and Vrbo. This is driving up…
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Fancy Making Extra Cash from Your Spare Room? NatWest Says You Can Now Airbnb Your Home
NatWest has become the first big bank to allow customers to rent out their homes on Airbnb without getting into hot water with their mortgage. For many people, renting out a spare room or even their whole home for a few weeks a year seems like a great way to make extra money. However, most…
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Gwynedd in Wales May Crack Down on Airbnb and Second Homes
Gwynedd County Council is poised to become the first in Wales to introduce tough new rules for second homes and Airbnbs. Gwynedd is facing a serious housing crisis. The number of second homes and holiday lets in the county has skyrocketed in recent years, pushing local residents out of the market. A New Weapon –…