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Airbnb blocks more than 800 UK listings flouting rules
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Airbnb has announced that it has removed or suspended more than 800 listings in the UK following a crackdown on so-called “party houses”. According to the company, the number includes listings that have received complaints or violated policies on parties and unauthorised events, which are “explicitly” banned on Airbnb. In a further commitment to […]
Airbnb warns Scottish rentals law could cost jobs
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Airbnb has published the results of a study, which claim that proposed measures to limit short-term rentals in Scotland would put 17,000 Scottish jobs at risk. According to the data, new measures could take almost £1 million a day out of the Scottish economy and increase unemployment by .6 per cent. Scotland’s government committed […]
Airbnb responds to upcoming EU Digital Services Act
Reading Time: 2 minutesEU: Airbnb has submitted its response to the European Commission’s proposed Digital Services Act, detailing the type of framework it would support. The Commission has just closed public consultations on the act, which will regulate digital competition and codify the legal responsibilities of these services. Airbnb’s statement emphasises three key areas of the possible law: […]
Airbnb partners with VisitScotland to promote staycations
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Airbnb has announced a promotional collaboration with VisitScotland to help shine a light on lesser known Scottish destinations. The companies will promote stays and experiences in Dumfries and Galloway, Ayrshire, Moray, Angus and Dundee, to improve their awareness for Scottish staycations. The promotion showcases a full array of Scottish destinations, including seaside, countryside and […]
Airbnb to restrict under-25 rentals in UK, France and Spain
Reading Time: 3 minutesEurope: Airbnb has announced a trial that will restrict guests in the UK, France and Spain under the age of 25 from booking entire homes in an area close to where they live, in order to clamp down on antisocial behaviour and unauthorised rowdy parties in various neighbourhoods. Starting with immediate effect and lasting for […]
Airbnb kicks off host registration roadshow in UK cities
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Airbnb has kicked off a roadshow in major cities across the UK to consult on proposals for a clear, modern and simple registration system for short-term rentals in collaboration with hosts, communities and politicians. The UK does not currently have a registration scheme for short-term lets, and some local authorities and politicians have stated that […]
Airbnb launches sustainability education hub for Big Energy Saving Week
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Airbnb has launched an online resource for hosts and homeowners looking for advice on how to become more sustainable and energy efficient to mark Big Energy Saving Week. The hub features educational videos from energy saving experts at Big Clean Switch, anti-food waste app Oilo and eco-friendly superhosts on Airbnb. Over the coming months, […]
Airbnb reveals planning and registration proposals for UK
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Airbnb has revealed proposals for planning regulations and a registration system across the UK. The submissions were announced as Airbnb begins a six-month UK roadshow to gather feedback. They include backing for a free online landlord registration system in some communities, extending planning requirements to those hosting more than 140 nights a year and […]
Airbnb reportedly agrees to share renter user data with Estonian tax authority
Reading Time: < 1 minuteEstonia: Airbnb is to reportedly share user data with the Estonian Tax and Customs Board (MTA), according to the Baltic News Service (BNS). An MTA spokesperson told BNS that the cooperation was already underway and that further details would be made public at a press conference on Wednesday, which MTA deputy director Rvio Reitmann and […]