EU Announces Crackdown on Airbnb-Style Rentals
The European Union unveils a landmark plan to regulate short-term holiday lets, aiming to free up housing and tackle the affordability crisis across member states. Read the full details.
The European Union unveils a landmark plan to regulate short-term holiday lets, aiming to free up housing and tackle the affordability crisis across member states. Read the full details.
Spain imposes a €64m fine on Airbnb for advertising unlicensed tourist rentals, part of a major crackdown on platforms fuelling the housing crisis. Discover the details and Airbnb's response.
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Spain imposes a €64 million fine on Airbnb for advertising unlicensed holiday rentals amid a national housing crisis. Discover the details and government crackdown.
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Budapest's historic District VI will implement a full ban on tourist lets from 1 Jan 2026. The move aims to curb overtourism and restore affordable housing for residents. Discover the impact on UK travellers.
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