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Travel
fromArchitectural Digest
10 months ago

Luxury Long-Term Airbnb Rentals for Living Large Around the Globe

Long-term Airbnb rentals provide a luxurious and comfortable alternative for digital nomads and travelers seeking extended stays.
NYC real estate
fromNews 12 - Long Island
11 hours ago

Tenants raise concerns about East Flatbush apartment building's new landlord

Tenants in East Flatbush face severe living conditions, including structural issues and pest infestations, while struggling with unclear landlord ownership.
fromwww.housingwire.com
17 hours ago

eXp Realty added to Zillow RESPA lawsuit in Seattle

The lawsuit claims that the portal tricks consumers into using agents affiliated with Zillow through its Flex and Premier Agent programs, resulting in inflated home purchase prices.
Real estate
#rental-scam
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Two cousins admit to a double-booking rental scam to steal $8.5 million and disrupt travel nationwide

Two cousins pleaded guilty to a rental scam involving over 10,000 bookings and $8.5 million in fraudulent revenue through platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Two cousins admit to a double-booking rental scam to steal $8.5 million and disrupt travel nationwide

Two cousins pleaded guilty to a rental scam involving over 10,000 bookings and $8.5 million in fraudulent revenue through platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo.
Digital life
fromBusiness Matters
2 days ago

How Much Are You Spending on Subscriptions? New UK Laws Make Refunds and Cancellations Easier for Consumers

New laws will simplify subscription cancellations, potentially saving consumers £400 million annually by preventing subscription traps.
#rental-market
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

The UK's rental hotspots where asking prices have surged in 12 months

Average asking rents outside London remained unchanged in early 2026, marking a significant shift in rental trends since 2017.
Real estate
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Evictions to surge as sales by landlords make up almost half of homes on the market

Average costs for semi-detached houses are rising due to new rent regulations, leading to increased evictions.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Boost for renters as market at best for six years'

Rent price growth has slowed to 1.9% annually from 2.8%, driven by increased rental property supply, though London remains expensive due to supply constraints.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

NYC unveils insurance plan for rent-stabilized housing, but some small landlords worry relief could come too late | amNewYork

City-backed insurance program aims to reduce property and liability premiums for affordable housing, potentially benefiting 100,000 homes by 2030.
#data-breach
Privacy professionals
fromTechRepublic
4 days ago

Booking.com Hack Exposes Customer Data, Sparks Travel Scam Fears

Hackers breached Booking.com, exposing personal data of customers, including names, addresses, and booking details, raising concerns about privacy and security.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
4 days ago

Booking.com warns of possible reservation data exposure

Booking.com warns customers of potential data exposure due to unauthorized access, affecting reservation details but not financial information.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Booking.com confirms hackers accessed customers' data | TechCrunch

Hackers accessed Booking.com customers' personal data, including names, emails, and booking details, prompting notifications to affected users.
Privacy professionals
fromTechzine Global
5 days ago

Booking.com confirms data breach, but is tight-lipped about details

A data breach at Booking.com exposed customer bookings, with unauthorized access to personal information, though the extent and timing remain unclear.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

Arrival secures 500,000 to untangle Britain's broken utilities market for renters

Arrival simplifies the utilities onboarding process for renters, saving time and money with a transparent pricing model.
Education
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Thousands of learner drivers to receive refunds over hidden fees

The UK competition watchdog fined AA Driving School and BSM Driving School for illegal drip-pricing practices, ordering refunds for over 80,000 customers.
#real-estate
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

New York joins states seeking to regulating private listing networks

The bill mandates public marketing of listings while allowing exceptions for seller privacy and safety concerns with informed consent.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Did the recent portal deals create a fair housing risk for listings?

Recent real estate deals have created a system that may unintentionally violate fair housing principles by limiting access to listings based on agent networks.
Beer
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Wider licence extensions for pubs during World Cup

Pubs in England and Wales can extend hours for World Cup matches involving England or Scotland.
NYC real estate
from48 hills
1 day ago

The best and worst of CA housing policy, on display at UCLA conference - 48 hills

The Yimby narrative on housing is challenged by evidence showing economic inequality, not regulation, drives high housing prices.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Guests expose hotel safety failings beyond Travelodge

A woman was raped by a colleague in a hotel room due to security failings, raising concerns about hotel safety protocols.
#evictions
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Boston real estate

Landlord firm that issued 36 eviction notices in one estate has been involved in multiple RTB disputes

London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Landlords evicting tenants before law to prevent practice comes into force in England

Landlords are evicting tenants before new laws ban no-fault evictions, with reports of increased evictions noted by renters' unions.
Boston real estate
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Landlord firm that issued 36 eviction notices in one estate has been involved in multiple RTB disputes

Patchflow Ltd issued eviction notices to 36 households in Wexford's Hazelwood estate ahead of new rent rules, with the company having a history of RTB disputes with tenants.
#reproductive-rights
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

UK councils to get extra 41m funding to crack down on rogue landlords'

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, supported by donations, while English councils receive funding to enforce new landlord regulations.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Home Office expected to close down another 11 asylum hotels

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

UK councils to get extra 41m funding to crack down on rogue landlords'

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, supported by donations, while English councils receive funding to enforce new landlord regulations.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Home Office expected to close down another 11 asylum hotels

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
Paris food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

House swaps: why exchanging home could be a ticket to a dream holiday

House swapping offers a cost-effective way to vacation, allowing families to save significantly on accommodation expenses.
#asylum-seekers
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Number of asylum hotels falls to 185 after 11 close

The UK government is reducing the use of hotels for asylum seekers, decreasing numbers from 400 to 185 due to increased removals and alternative housing.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Hundreds of asylum seekers moved from hotels to army barracks, Home Office announces

Hundreds of asylum seekers have been relocated from hotels to military barracks as the Home Office closes several accommodation facilities.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Number of asylum hotels falls to 185 after 11 close

The UK government is reducing the use of hotels for asylum seekers, decreasing numbers from 400 to 185 due to increased removals and alternative housing.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Hundreds of asylum seekers moved from hotels to army barracks, Home Office announces

Hundreds of asylum seekers have been relocated from hotels to military barracks as the Home Office closes several accommodation facilities.
#airbnb
France news
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Paris is ground zero for Europe's backlash against illegal Airbnbs | Fortune

Cities are increasingly cracking down on illegal Airbnbs due to housing affordability issues and community disruptions.
France news
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Paris is ground zero for Europe's backlash against illegal Airbnbs | Fortune

Cities are increasingly cracking down on illegal Airbnbs due to housing affordability issues and community disruptions.
#rental-scams
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

'Fake landlord lied that his dad had died to scam my deposit'

Rental scams in London are prevalent, with many victims losing deposits and facing last-minute housing crises.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

'Fake landlord lied that his dad had died to scam my deposit'

Rental scams in London are prevalent, with many victims losing deposits and facing last-minute housing crises.
NYC real estate
fromCurbed
1 week ago

How Do I Convince My Landlord to Let Me Store Stuff on My Landing?

Storing personal property on building landings is illegal and poses safety risks, according to fire codes and fire safety experts.
Real estate
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Estate agents accuse Rightmove of charging excessive fees

Rightmove faces a class action for allegedly charging excessive fees to estate agents, claiming a dominant market position and unsustainable practices.
#short-term-rentals
London politics
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

'Our AirBnB income supplements our meagre pension' - Owners vent fury to minister over short-term let plans

Operators of short-term rural lets feel their livelihoods are threatened by new government planning rules.
NYC real estate
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

Booking an Airbnb in New Jersey for the World Cup? It may be illegal.

Englewood, NJ, faces challenges with short-term rentals during the World Cup due to local laws prohibiting stays under 30 days.
London politics
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

'Our AirBnB income supplements our meagre pension' - Owners vent fury to minister over short-term let plans

Operators of short-term rural lets feel their livelihoods are threatened by new government planning rules.
NYC real estate
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

Booking an Airbnb in New Jersey for the World Cup? It may be illegal.

Englewood, NJ, faces challenges with short-term rentals during the World Cup due to local laws prohibiting stays under 30 days.
#renters-rights-act
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

The Renters' Rights Act Is Rewriting the Business Case for Buy-to-Let

The Renters' Rights Act will fundamentally change the operating model for private landlords in England, making amateur landlording untenable.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

The Renters' Rights Act Is Rewriting the Business Case for Buy-to-Let

The Renters' Rights Act will fundamentally change the operating model for private landlords in England, making amateur landlording untenable.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

'We're being evicted from our flats for them to be used as temporary housing'

Evictions at Garden Court threaten tenants' homes as Westminster City Council plans to use the property for temporary accommodation for the homeless.
#eviction
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
UK politics

Property company denies trying to mass-evict tenants before England's no-fault evictions ban

Criterion Capital denies mass-evicting tenants, claiming routine tenancy management and stating that notices do not equate to actual evictions.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago
London politics

'Mass eviction' claims as tenants told to leave

Over 100 tenants in London face eviction notices from Criterion Capital ahead of the abolition of no-fault evictions in England.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Property company denies trying to mass-evict tenants before England's no-fault evictions ban

Criterion Capital denies mass-evicting tenants, claiming routine tenancy management and stating that notices do not equate to actual evictions.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

'Mass eviction' claims as tenants told to leave

Over 100 tenants in London face eviction notices from Criterion Capital ahead of the abolition of no-fault evictions in England.
fromBusiness Matters
4 weeks ago

The Best House Buying Companies in the UK (2026): A Business Perspective

The UK property market continues to evolve, with increasing demand for speed, certainty and flexibility driving growth in the fast house sale sector. House buying companies have become a significant part of the market, offering homeowners an alternative to traditional estate agent sales.
Real estate
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

New student beds built by private developers on state land will have no dedicated rent controls

42,000 new student accommodation beds will be built by 2035, with 10,000 from the Rent-a-Room scheme.
Boston food
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Airbnb's war policy leaves some stranded travelers paying for rooms they can't use

Airbnb refused to refund Maria Wainer's Boston reservation despite Israeli airspace closure from geopolitical conflict, citing that the policy applies only to listings in impacted areas, not travelers' origin locations.
EU data protection
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

CMA investigates Hilton, IHG and Marriott over alleged hotel data sharing via STR

The UK's CMA launched a formal investigation into Hilton, InterContinental Hotels Group, and Marriott International for potentially sharing competitively sensitive information through STR data analytics platform.
Real estate
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

The 17-day tenant problem: Why timing can make or break a rental investment - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Rental income timing irregularities from mid-month moves, lease misalignments, and vacancies significantly impact property investment returns over time, often overlooked by investors focused on purchase prices and mortgage rates.
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Insights on Building a Successful Prop Business

Interest in proprietary trading, or prop trading, has grown exponentially in recent years. By 2025, the industry is estimated at $20 billion, with more than 2,000 active firms worldwide, most of them in the United States.
Business
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
10 years ago

Santa Monica comes down hard on Airbnb; will crackdown spread?

Santa Monica enacted strict short-term rental regulations banning rentals under 30 days while legalizing registered home-sharing to preserve housing stock and prevent tourist conversion of residential units.
Boston real estate
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Why are British estate agents so weird online? | Emma Beddington

Aspirational luxury property content entertains audiences, but British estate agents attempting similar formats lack the glamour, drama, and production value that make the genre compelling.
#rental-legislation
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

'Biggest rip-off of renters in a generation' - State's largest landlord says new rent rules could boost income by 25pc

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

'Biggest rip-off of renters in a generation' - State's largest landlord says new rent rules could boost its income by 25pc

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

'Biggest rip-off of renters in a generation' - State's largest landlord says new rent rules could boost income by 25pc

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

'Biggest rip-off of renters in a generation' - State's largest landlord says new rent rules could boost its income by 25pc

Travel
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

Why hotel checkout times are getting earlier and the pushback guests can legally make - Silicon Canals

Hotels are enforcing stricter check-in and checkout times due to housekeeping staffing shortages, reducing flexibility for travelers.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Cost of staycations could rise due to potential holiday tax'

Hospitality leaders warn a proposed English visitor levy could sharply increase holiday costs, harm families and jobs, and prompt industry calls to abandon the plan.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Smaller towns exempt from new short term let rules as Government accused of 'caving in' after rowback

New rules will restrict short-term lets in towns with population over 20,000, requiring planning permission and national registration while exempting smaller towns.
#leasehold-reform
Real estate
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

A complete guide to managing your rental property successfully - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Effective rental property management requires strategic planning, legal compliance, tenant selection, maintenance, and financial oversight to secure income and long-term growth.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Decent homes standard for UK private renters delayed by government until 2035

It is absurd to let landlords drag their feet for an entire decade, denying renters the most basic standards in our homes. It will mean millions of renters, including children, trapped living in poor-quality homes with nowhere to turn. Homes are the foundations of our lives, but millions of renters are living in homes that are falling apart and dangerous to our health. This is terrible value for money as the rents we pay every month continue to soar.
UK news
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Vulnerable young people forced to the streets by unfair' rental market

Young people face rental discrimination—landlords reject applicants for age, lack of a guarantor, profession, or income, driving youth homelessness.
Real estate
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Landlords could offer tenants cash to move out before new rent rules kick in

Landlords may accelerate selling rental properties, offering tenants thousands of euro to vacate as six-year tenancy rights and sale restrictions for small landlords begin.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

What the end of nopet clauses means for renters

Tenants in England will be able to request permission to keep pets; landlords must fairly consider requests and may refuse only for specified reasons.
Real estate
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'Massscale fraud' feared in council lettings

Police probe in Barking and Dagenham alleges hundreds of council-owned homes were fraudulently allocated by corrupt housing officers, linked to organised crime and illicit use.
Real estate
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Six-year tenancies will shake-up the rental market - but will it be for better or worse?

Cabinet approved rent reform legislation aimed at ending no-fault evictions and altering rent and tenancy rules to boost the rental property supply.
Real estate
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Some renters should be wary of 'rent now, pay later' services. Here's why

Rent-now-pay-later services let renters split rent for fees but often function like costly short-term loans, potentially worsening financial strain.
Real estate
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Buy to let as a business model: Why company structures are gaining ground

Switching buy-to-let properties into a limited company can reduce tax by allowing mortgage interest deductions, but introduces corporation/dividend tax, stamp duty, and higher administration.
Real estate
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

What Makes Tenancy Cleaning Services Essential for Home Owners

Tenancy-level cleaning delivers inspection-standard deep cleaning to make a property genuinely move-in-ready, saving homeowners time and ensuring consistent, scrutiny-proof results.
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