Short-term Holiday Lets Registration
2026-04-13
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Questions & Answers
Q1
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The scale of short-term holiday lets in York is causing housing challenges and affecting public services, while residents face antisocial behaviour.
What progress has been made on introducing a registration scheme? Will the Minister commit to working with MPs dealing with Airbnb issues and embark on licensing consultation?
Will continue to engage with MPs facing short-term let challenges; Government understands the impact of excessive concentrations on housing availability and affordability, considering additional powers for local authorities.
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Assessment & feedback
Specific timing or details about licensing consultation not provided
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Q2
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Rural and coastal communities face pressures due to tax rises and regulatory impacts, with concerns over further damage to the hospitality sector if regulations are too heavy-handed.
Will Ministers ensure that data is gathered before introducing a registration scheme to avoid further damaging the already pressured hospitality sector?
Assured of robust, secure, and simple-to-use registration service to minimise impact on businesses as requested.
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Did not provide specifics on data gathering process or timeline
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Q3
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Cornwall has the second highest number of short-term lets after London, with concerns over fire safety and certificate uploads to register.
Will the Minister discuss with DCMS opposite number about uploading fire and safety certificates for more robust future schemes?
More than happy to engage with DCMS counterpart and raise specific points as requested.
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No commitment or timeline for actual discussion provided
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Q4
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Second-home owners can avoid paying council tax by letting their property as a short-term let, creating an unfair subsidy for those working hard to pay taxes.
Will the Minister look at closing the loophole allowing second-home owners to dodge council tax and business rates? Will he also bring in separate planning use categories?
Long-standing discussions on furnished lettings exemption, taxation under review but no specific commitment or timeline given.
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No concrete commitments to closing loopholes or introducing new planning categories provided
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Q5
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The scale of short-term holiday lets in York is causing housing challenges and affecting public services, while residents face antisocial behaviour.
Will the Minister commit to working with MPs dealing with Airbnb issues and embark on licensing consultation for next parliamentary Session?
Engagement continues, Government understands impact of excessive concentrations on housing availability and affordability, considering additional powers for local authorities.
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Assessment & feedback
No specific timing or details about licensing consultation provided
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