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Cecil, N. (2026, September 25). Homeowners in London making money from illegal Airbnb-style lets face new tax-led crackdown. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/airbnb-illegal-lets-london-crackdown-tax-hmrc-b1298279.html
Cecil, Nicholas. “Homeowners in London making money from illegal Airbnb-style lets face new tax-led crackdown.” Evening Standard, 25 Sept. 2026, https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/airbnb-illegal-lets-london-crackdown-tax-hmrc-b1298279.html.
Cecil, Nicholas. “Homeowners in London making money from illegal Airbnb-style lets face new tax-led crackdown.” Evening Standard, September 25, 2026. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/airbnb-illegal-lets-london-crackdown-tax-hmrc-b1298279.html.
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Westminster Council is seeking HMRC data to crack down on illegal Airbnb-style rentals, which are violating the 90-day rule in London. The council estimates there are over 13,000 short-term rental properties within its borough. By accessing tax details through this initiative, Westminster hopes to better enforce compliance and gather intelligence against fraudulent activity related to short-term lets (STLs). Additionally, the council aims to collaborate with the Cabinet Office and Airbnb to expedite enforcement measures specifically targeting illegal rentals in social housing and council-owned properties. This move is part of a broader effort by Paul Swaddle, leader of Westminster Council, to combat the surge in unauthorized STL operations that are undermining local housing policies.
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