?Watershed moment”: new EU rules on Airbnb-style rentals agreed

EU rules on Airbnb-style rentals should finally be in place by 2026, following an agreement on a new regulation reached by negotiators from the European parliament and council. Last year, 13 cities including Amsterdam, Paris and Barcelona called for urgent EU action, arguing that long-term rentals were increasingly being converted into short-term tourist accommodation causing soaring prices and more problems for residents. The new regulations seek to “promote a balanced tourism ecosystem”, recognising that online agencies such as Airbnb and Booking...