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 15.5% Reality: Navigating Airbnb's Mandatory Host-Only Fee

How the 15.5% host-only fee changes everything — and the math you need to survive it.

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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.

Spain 2026: Europe's Laboratory. Why the Italian Market Must Look to Madrid

Spain: Europe's STR lab. How regulations, Flex Living, and B2B strategies are reshaping the market in 2026.

The Labyrinth of the Single Registry: Why Harmonization Will Have to Wait Until 2027

Brussels blocks Spain's Single Registry, delaying harmonization to 2027. Key strategies to manage regulatory fragmentation.

The CJEU Draws a Red Line: Why Urban Planning Can No Longer Bypass EU Services Rules in STR Regulation

CJEU: Urban planning rules on STRs must follow EU law. Why 'administrative silence' may now be illegal.

The Housing Paradox of 2026: How Interventionism Fuels Classism

Is housing policy classist? Why targeting short-term rentals fails to solve the housing crisis and harms the economy.