The holiday let registration scheme is the biggest regulatory shift facing short-term rental owners in England, and most hosts still don't know what it asks of them or when it lands. The government has confirmed it is coming, but not every detail. Th...
Holiday let tax in the UK looks very different in 2026 than it did two years ago. The Furnished Holiday Lettings (FHL) regime that gave short-term rental owners their main fiscal advantages was abolished from 6 April 2025 under the Finance (No. 2) Ac...
If you own or manage a short-term let in Brighton, things are about to change. The city council is pushing to become one of the first in England to pilot a mandatory licensing scheme for properties listed on Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo. Between 2,0...
The tourist tax Catalonia charges changed on 1 April 2026, and the jump is steep enough that any host still quoting last year's figures is now collecting the wrong amount. The Parlament de Catalunya approved the increase on 25 February 2026, and the ...
The Tourist Tax in Spain is a per-night charge that guests pay on stays in tourist accommodation, which the host collects and remits to the regional tax authority. It is not national: each autonomous community decides whether to apply it, how much to...
Managing short-term rentals across Italy often means scaling operations with fewer on-site tasks, fewer key handovers, and more consistent guest experiences. But when self check-in is involved, check-in de visu becomes a key compliance requirement—...
In the short-term rental and hospitality industry, trust and security are essential. Guests want to feel safe when staying at a property, while property managers need to ensure that every booking is legitimate and compliant with local regulations. Th...
The recent decision from the TAR of Lazio has made headlines across Italy’s short-term rental industry. The ruling has officially annulled the November 2024 circular from the Ministry of the Interior, which required in-person ("de visu") guest iden...
As the European Union continues to modernize and digitize its regulatory frameworks, one of the most impactful developments for hospitality providers is the widespread implementation of e-invoicing. For hotels, vacation rentals, and serviced apartmen...
The topic of self check-in in Italy has been the center of legal and operational debates. On May 27, 2025, a landmark decision from the TAR del Lazio changed the legal landscape for short-term rental operators. The court officially annulled the Minis...
The safety and reliability of electrical systems are paramount in the hotel industry, making an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) an indispensable tool for hoteliers. This report acts as a comprehensive check-up on a hotel's electrical ...
If you manage a property in Liguria, Italy, reporting guest data to ISTAT through the Ross1000 portal is a legal obligation. This process helps authorities track tourism trends and ensure public safety. Failure to comply with these regulati...
