London short-term lets could face tourism levy

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: London Mayor Sadiq Khan has renewed calls to introduce a tourism levy that would apply to overnight stays in the capital, including hotels and short-term lets such as Airbnb. The proposal would give local authorities the power to charge visitors a small fee per night, with the funds going towards public services such as […]
Landmark STR levy to come into effect in Victoria from 2025

Reading Time: 3 minutesAustralia: The government in the southeastern Australian state of Victoria has announced a landmark 7.5 per cent levy on revenue collected by short-term rental accommodation providers, which will come into effect from 2025.