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UK government considers giving councils more power over short-term lets
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: The UK government is considering giving local councils more powers to manage short-term lets and second homes as it looks to improve housing availability in local communities.
Short-term rental stays across the EU rise 9.7% in first quarter
Reading Time: < 1 minuteEurope: Short-term rental stays across the European Union increased by 9.7 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest data from Eurostat.