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London council leader calls for crackdown on 90-day rule abuse
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Paul Swaddle, the leader of Westminster City Council, has written to Airbnb and Booking.com urging them to take stronger action against unlawful short-term rental across London.
The Shortyz 2026 Highlights | Celebrating the best in short term rentals
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: On the 21st April 2026, the industry gathered to celebrate the very best in short-term rentals.
London wrestles with breaches of 90-night rule
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: The Westminster City Council is investigating 2,712 properties under its jurisdiction for illegal short-term letting (as of 30 March 2026).
Entries deadline extended for 2026 Shortyz Awards
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: ShortTermRentalz can announce that the entries deadline for The Shortyz Awards 2026 has been officially extended until the 2nd March 10:00AM GMT.
Bob W opens five properties in London and Italy
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK/Italy: Bob W has opened five new properties across London, Rome and Florence.
England plans new ‘tourist tax’ for overnight stays
Reading Time: 3 minutesUK: England’s regional mayors were set to be given new powers to introduce a levy on overnight stays, enabling local authorities to raise funds for transport, infrastructure and the visitor economy, according to plans announced by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government ahead of this week’s Budget. The new proposal would allow mayors […]
Urban Living Festival 2025: Key takeaways for short-term rentals
Reading Time: 3 minutesUK: The 2025 Urban Living Festival offered a comprehensive look at the trends and challenges shaping hospitality and real estate. The two-day event began with property tours across Denmark Street, before culminating in a full day of panels, presentations, awards and networking at Mary Ward House. Across four Short Term Rentalz sessions, speakers shared insights […]
Rental Escapes expands luxury villa portfolio
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCanada: Luxury villa rental company, Rental Escapes, has expanded its global portfolio with new villa offerings in London, England, and Kitzbühel, Austria, while also enhancing its villa selection in popular destinations like Portugal, Costa Rica, Sicily, Barbados, California’s Coachella Valley, and Florida’s Panhandle. The company is expanding its offerings to accommodate the increasing demand for […]
Opago to support GuestReady’s operations in London and Paris
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Short-term rental operations platform Opago has partnered with property management company GuestReady to provide housekeeping, linen and maintenance services across more than 500 homes in London and Paris. GuestReady will use Opago’s tech-enabled platform and field teams to manage over 200 homes in London and more than 300 in Paris. The agreement forms part of […]
City Relay selects RentalReady as tech partner
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: London-based property management firm City Relay has chosen RentalReady as its new property management software provider as the company is looking to expand further in London and Paris.