November 1, 2026
Everything the short-term-rental business needs to know today.
Second-home owners in the UK are utilizing a statutory loophole to avoid paying doubled council tax rates, according to a report by The i Paper. The workaround allows eligible property owners to register residences under business rates instead.
A real estate developer has filed a lawsuit against the city of Indian Rocks Beach after municipal officials stopped a construction project one month before its planned completion. The legal dispute centers on local building permits and property rights.
Agritourism in Wisconsin generates $765 million in economic impact, according to a new report highlighted by Governor Tony Evers. The data underscores the growing role of rural property stays and farm visits in state tourism revenue.
Airbnb has launched a new initiative designed to direct platform revenue toward funding free emergency stays for people in crisis. The company says the program will help support temporary housing needs during disasters and humanitarian emergencies.
Transient occupancy tax revenues in Santa Barbara have topped municipal budget forecasts, according to local officials. The collection surge reflects strong visitor volume and local tax returns from short-term accommodations and hotels.
Patton Township officials have formally adopted a new set of regulations for short-term rentals operating within the municipality. Local leaders established the rules to address neighborhood oversight and property management standards.
A traveler reported being left stranded outside an empty lot in Rome after booking what turned out to be an AI-generated Airbnb listing. The incident highlights emerging risks with fraudulent online property listings using artificial intelligence.
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