The 2026 Breaking Point: How Regulation, Taxes, and the Hotel Pushback are Reshaping Southern Europe's STR Market

Southern Europe's STR market faces historic squeeze from regulation, taxes, and hotel lobbying

The Myth and Reality of Spain's Empty Homes: Insights from Viviendómetro

Spain needs 275,000 more homes per year than it builds, a deficit now totaling ~750,000 units.

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.