Michael Gove's crackdown risks killing the holiday let market
Secretary is accused of scapegoating the short-term rental industry for his own housing failures
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Secretary is accused of scapegoating the short-term rental industry for his own housing failures
Homeowners will need to get planning permission before converting properties into short-term holiday lets in tourist hotspots, according to government proposals. The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has launched a consultation that proposes stricter planning rules for an existing home to be
Proposed changes draw criticism from former housing secretary and industry leaders
Michael Gove announces red tape rule to 'protect cherished towns'
Homeowners in England who rent out their properties on Airbnb or other short-term accommodation websites will be required to register on a new database under government plans.