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Key Data points to stronger winter demand for UK markets
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: December is on track to be one of the strongest months of 2025 for UK short-term rentals, with revenue per available rental (RevPAR) currently pacing 7 per cent higher year on year, according to new data from Short-term rental analytics company Key Data. The findings, published in Key Data’s UK Winter 2025 Index Report, […]
‘Tourist tax’ uncertainty raises concern among the UK holiday rental sector
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Following the UK government‘s proposal to allow regional mayors to levy charges on overnight stays, the industry warns how the move will impact margin and local tourism. While the proposal aligns England with destinations such as Paris and Milan, many in the short-term rental sector say the timing could not be more challenging. A […]
2025 Budget: “Permanently lower” business rates for hospitality and industry reactions revealed
Reading Time: 6 minutesUK: Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the Autumn Budget today, revealing “permanently lower tax rates” for hospitality properties. The 2025 Budget aims to fill a £20 billion spending gap, with tax rises amounting to £26 billion. A sugar tax, formally known as the soft drinks industry levy (SDIL), and a tax on overnight stays in England […]
Finest Retreats acquires Cornwall agency Forgotten Corner
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Finest Retreats confirmed the acquisition after completing a six-month integration period over the peak summer season. The independent agency says the priority was to transition owners and properties without disruption, maintaining operations under the existing Forgotten Corner brand. The deal marks the company’s first acquisition and comes at a time when several UK holiday-lettings […]
OYO and Sunday parent company rebrands as PRISM
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Oravel Stays Limited, the parent company of Sunday Hotels and OYO in the UK, has rebranded as PRISM to represent its growing global portfolio and premium hospitality focus.
Housing secretary resigns over council tax payment shortfall on holiday home
Reading Time: 3 minutesUK: Housing secretary and deputy prime minister Angela Rayner has resigned over failing to pay enough stamp duty on a holiday home and breaking the ministerial code. She has also resigned as deputy leader of the Labour Party. Rayner referred herself to the independent ethics adviser Laurie Magnus after admitting to not paying enough stamp […]
Shortyz Awards 2026: Save the Date!
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: We’re delighted to announce that the Shortyz Awards will return to The Westin London City on Tuesday 21 April 2026 for another year of celebrating excellence across the short-term rental sector. Now in its seventh year, the Shortyz will once again bring together leaders, innovators, and rising stars from around the world for an […]
PriceLabs report shows London holiday let prices surged 17% despite fewer bookings
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: According to the latest PriceLabs STR Index, holiday let prices in London increased by 17% year-on-year in June, despite a 10.9% drop in occupancy compared to the previous year. This surge in prices occurred during one of the hottest Junes on record, with fewer travellers opting for stays in the capital. The Index, which […]
The challenge of scaling up: Women in short-term rentals
Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: Lisa Roads, CEO of The Holiday Property Coach, and Daniela Derin, co-founder of Skol Apartments Marbella, share their experiences as women scaling in the STR industry and offer solutions to help other women overcome barriers. As the global STR sector continues to gain momentum, scaling an STR business in 2025 remains a formidable challenge. […]
Travel Chapter acquires Beach Retreats
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Beach Retreats, the self-catering holiday brand, has been acquired by Travel Chapter to support its growth and expand its service offering to property owners and guests. Previously owned by Watergate Bay Hotel, Beach Retreats manages a portfolio of over 230 coastal properties in Cornwall, all within walking distance of the beach. As part of […]