Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Stephanie Peacock and Joe Powell

Thursday 27th November 2025 Commons Chamber

[Joe Powell (Kensington and Bayswater) (Lab)]

T6.   At every resident meeting I host, I hear horror stories about the misuse of short-term lets, including illegal sub-letting, breaching London’s 90-day cap, late-night parties, and conditions that violate building insurance and fire safety. When will the hugely welcome mandatory register for short-term lets come online, and what difference will it make to ensuring that homes are not hotels?

[Stephanie Peacock]

My hon. Friend makes an important point. This Government are committed to ensuring that short-term lets actively benefit our local communities, and we will implement a short-term lets registration scheme in England in 2026. I know that this issue is of significant interest to Members from across the House, and I would be delighted to meet him to discuss it further.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Stephanie Peacock and Joe Powell

Thursday 16th January 2025 Commons Chamber

[Stephanie Peacock]

This issue falls within the remit of the Minister for Creative Industries, Arts and Tourism. He will answer a question on this later, but the Government are working on it.

[Joe Powell (Kensington and Bayswater) (Lab)]

3. What plans her Department has for the regulation of short-term lets.