UK Short-Term Let Regulation: It’s Coming, But It’s Not Done Yet
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The UK government is moving forward with a national short-term let registration scheme and new planning rules. The register is targeted for 2026, and early testing and design work is already underway.
But here’s the key part: full implementation timelines aren’t final, and the absence of detailed guidance means many compliance deadlines and enforcement actions will likely play out through 2026 into 2027.
✅ Registration is coming
✅ Planning controls on STRs are on the statute books
⏱️ But hosts should expect a phased compliance window not a single launch day.
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