Crackdown on Airbnbs in Brighton could be on the cards

Glasgow Airbnb rented out without permission refused licence

Neighbours complained about noise from the property and raised security fears with the city's licensing chiefs.

Crackdown on Airbnbs in Brighton could be on the cards

A crackdown on holiday lets such as Airbnbs could be on the cards if Brighton and Hove City Council’s cabinet backs tougher measures

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Airbnb inks rare new lease in Pioneer Square

Crews from BNBuilders are now revamping the upper offices at the vacant 95 S. Jackson St. building for a new tenant, Airbnb. A small contingent of Zulily workers previously occupied the space, apparently on a short-term basis.

Council looks at ways to licence and regulate Airbnbs

A crackdown on holiday lets such as Airbnbs could be on the cards if Brighton and Hove City Council’s cabinet backs tougher measures. Ideas include making better use of the planning system and exploring options to licence and register short-term lets, often just known as Airbnbs after one of the leading online letting businesses. The […]