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11 February 2021

Airbnb launches Neighbour Support Line for Irish communities

Airbnb has announced the launch of its Neighbour Support Line in Ireland.
11 February 2021
11 February 2021

Airbnb launches Neighbour Support Line and joins forces with Crimestoppers

Airbnb has announced the launch of its Neighbour Support Line in the UK and a partnership with Crimestoppers.
11 February 2021
26 January 2021

Airbnb calls on Scottish Parliament Committee to protect home sharers

Airbnb is calling on the Scottish Parliament’s Local Government and Communities Committee to challenge the disproportionate regulations proposed by the Scottish Government.
26 January 2021
14 January 2021

Scots call for pause on regulations that could harm tourism recovery

Scots believe that tourism will be critical to the country’s post-Covid recovery and are calling on the Government to pause new laws that could damage the industry.
14 January 2021
8 December 2020

Airbnb announces New Year’s Eve party prevention measures

As New Year’s Eve approaches, Airbnb is deploying more stringent restrictions on potential reservations that may pose heightened risk for parties.
8 December 2020
26 November 2020

Scottish short-term let proposals will still the beating heart of tourism

The Scottish Government has set out its proposals for short-term lets and here’s what we think.
26 November 2020
12 November 2020

Brits with Barclays Mortgages now able to host on Airbnb

Barclays has announced that all of its new and existing customers are now able to rent their property on Airbnb.
12 November 2020
6 November 2020

Airbnb Removes, Suspends 800+ Listings in UK Party Crackdown

Airbnb has removed or suspended more than 800 listings in the UK following a crackdown on so-called ‘party houses’.
6 November 2020
5 November 2020

Airbnb Bookings in England Restricted for Lockdown Period

New bookings on Airbnb made for stays until Wednesday 2 December in England will be subject to new temporary restrictions.
5 November 2020
22 October 2020

Short-Term Lets Proposals Could Risk 17,000 jobs in Scotland

Proposals from the Scottish Government to regulate short-term lets could put 17,000 jobs at risk in Scotland.
22 October 2020
16 October 2020

BritainThinks report shows stakeholder concern for Scottish STL regulations

A new report by BritainThinks highlights concern amongst Scottish stakeholders for proposed short-term let regulations
16 October 2020
25 September 2020

Airbnb calls on Scottish Government to protect homesharers

We wrote to the Scottish Government to express our goal of working together and our concern with the proposed new regulations for short-term lets.
25 September 2020
27 August 2020

Airbnb and VisitScotland partner to spotlight Scottish staycation gems

Airbnb and VisitScotland have announced a new collaboration to tempt Scottish travellers to try something new and to safely experience destinations in Scotland they perhaps hadn’t considered before.
27 August 2020
14 August 2020

Airbnb Pilots New Policy To Tackle Antisocial Behaviour

New pilot restriction will prevent bookings for some under 25 year olds booking locally across the UK
14 August 2020
1 July 2020

Airbnb hosts provide more than 1,200 free stays for NHS staff

More than 700 NHS and frontline medical staff to date have been provided with a free place to stay by hosts on Airbnb while they carry out their vital work
1 July 2020
8 April 2020

UPDATED: UK Airbnb Bookings Restricted to Essential Travel for Key Workers

We have extended the temporary limit on bookings for UK stays until 4 July 2020 and will continue to review this going forward
8 April 2020
8 April 2020

Resources for Irish hosts during COVID-19

Government and local authorities have announced guidelines and support for the safety of the community. We’ve compiled the following resources to make it easier for hosts to find these announcements.
8 April 2020
17 February 2020

Airbnb Kicks off Host Registration Roadshow in UK Cities

Airbnb has launched its roadshow, where hosts, communities and politicians across the UK will collaborate on proposals for a clear, modern and simple host registration system for short-term rentals.
17 February 2020
26 November 2019

Get a 10% discount on your first tax return with TaxScouts

Find out how to get independent tax advice if you're a host on Airbnb.
26 November 2019
26 November 2019

What do you need to know about tax when hosting on Airbnb?

Find out what you need to know about tax when hosting on Airbnb.
26 November 2019
25 November 2019

A short guide on income tax for hosts on Airbnb

We’ve partnered with an independent third-party accounting firm to provide a free tax guide for hosts on Airbnb.
25 November 2019
25 November 2019

How To Find A Summary Of Your Airbnb Earnings

Here’s a short step-by-step guide to help you find the Gross Earnings section of your Airbnb account.
25 November 2019
25 November 2019

What are “allowable expenses” when hosting on Airbnb?

Find out what classifies as an allowable expense when hosting on Airbnb.
25 November 2019
24 November 2019

When do tax free allowances apply to your Airbnb earnings?

Find out which free allowances apply to your Airbnb earnings.
24 November 2019
23 November 2019

When do hosts on Airbnb have to pay Business Tax rates?

Find out whether business tax rates apply to your Airbnb earnings.
23 November 2019
22 November 2019

Do hosts on Airbnb need to pay VAT?

Find out whether you need to pay value added tax (VAT) on your Airbnb earnings.
22 November 2019
24 September 2019

Airbnb to work with UK cities on host registration proposals

Airbnb is today announcing that it will collaborate with hosts, communities and politicians across the UK on proposals for a clear, modern and simple host registration system for short-term rentals in UK cities.
24 September 2019
24 September 2019

Airbnb shares proposals for short term let regulation in Scotland

Airbnb is today sharing its proposals for short term let regulation in Scotland.
24 September 2019
London landscape
9 May 2019

London is open! New report shows Airbnb guests opt to stay off the beaten track

A new report highlights how international travellers on Airbnb are choosing to stay outside of London’s traditional tourist destinations.
9 May 2019
23 April 2019

Airbnb Backs Mayor of London’s Call For Host Registration To Support Sustainable Tourism

Airbnb supports the Mayor of London’s call on the UK government to introduce a simple registration system that applies to hosts on all platforms.
23 April 2019
21 January 2019

‘Meet the Experts’: hosts learn to put safety first at Edinburgh masterclass

21 January 2019

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