Regulation & Compliance
The Warsaw Blueprint: Poland's New STR Law Turns Neighbors Into Inspectors
Poland reclassifies short-term rentals as commercial hotels, empowers neighbors as inspectors, and threatens €11,550 fines for non-compliance.
The Two Regulatory Clocks Ticking on Guest EV Charging
Ofgem's guest EV charging decision is due in 2026. Metering rules shift in 2027. Most aren't ready.
The Brussels Purge: 25% of Airbnbs Vanish, But Professionals Tighten Their Grip
EU rules erase 25% of Brussels Airbnbs — professional managers emerge stronger
The 21% VAT Threat in Spain: Why Taxing Short-Term Rentals is Harder Than It Looks
Why Spain's 21% VAT proposal for short-term rentals is harder to implement than politicians think
The Vienna Crackdown: A New Era of Strict STR Regulation
Vienna imposes mandatory registration, 80/20 building rules, & €50K fines in sweeping STR crackdown
The End of the Wild West: Ireland's 2026 Short-Term Rental Overhaul
Ireland introduces mandatory national STR registration with a 21-night threshold, planning permission chokepoints, and an urban ban on new short-term lets.
The Bundesrat Pushback: Why German States Are Fighting the EU Over Short-Term Rental Regulation
German states reject EU short-term rental rules, defending local sovereignty over housing policy.
The STR Defense Playbook: How to Dismantle the Anti-Tourism Narrative
A strategic framework to protect short-term rentals from coordinated media campaigns and regulatory crackdowns — from industry-wide data funds to individual operator tactics.
The risk of taxing Cornwall
Without tourism, Cornwall would be poorer — not stronger. The tax debate shouldn't ignore that reality.
New York Built the Gate, Forgot the Fence: 27% of Registered Listings Are Now Illegal
The city's enforcement bureau just audited its own registration system and found over a quarter of approved STRs quietly pivoted to illegal full-home stays.
The New Era of European STRs: Navigating the Single Digital Entry Point Deadline
EU STR regulation, May 2026: get your registration number to avoid automatic listing removal.
Paris Tightens the Rules: The New Reality for Short-Term Rentals in the French Capital
Paris has capped short-term rentals at 90 nights per year. See how mandatory registration and massive fines are reshaping the French market.