UK Short-Let Rules Tracker

Changes log

DateNationChangeSource
2026-10-08WalesWRA registration guidance updated: register by 31 Mar 2027.source
2026-10-02EnglandNational STL register start pushed to 'expected March 2027'.source
2026-10-01WalesDuty to register visitor accommodation with the WRA starts.source
2026-09-29EnglandBusiness rates guidance adds rules for owners of 5+ lets and for mixed-use sites (effective 24 Jul 2026).source
2026-09-07ScotlandHighland opens 12-week visitor levy consultation (£5 per room per night proposed).source
2026-08-19ScotlandPerth & Kinross opens 12-week consultation on a draft visitor levy.source
2026-07-24ScotlandEdinburgh 5% visitor levy goes live.source
2026-06-17ScotlandPerth & Kinross agrees STL control area for Highland Perthshire and N. Eastern Perthshire (awaiting Ministers).source
2026-02-06WalesGwynedd Article 4 direction ends after appeal refused.source