England's short-let register was due this month. It's not here yet.

STR Unpacked · Apr 15, 2026 · 1m · transcript

The government promised a mandatory national registration scheme for short-term lets in England by April 2026.

No system. No guidance. No enforcement mechanism.

But the regulatory direction is clear and it's moving fast:

✅ A new C5 planning use class separates short-lets from residential homes

✅ The Furnished Holiday Let tax regime was scrapped last year

✅ Local authorities can already block STR conversions in their areas

✅ When the register lands, every host must display a registration number on every listing or face removal from platforms

For professional, compliant operators this is…