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Guest Registration Duties Across Europe: Who You Report, What You Send, How Fast

Italy gives you 24 hours, Portugal three working days, France no filing at all. A verified comparison of guest-registration duties in five EU markets, plus the GDPR limits on what you may collect.

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UK Short-Term Let Rules for Hosts: What Actually Applies Now

Planning, the London 90-night cap, the 140/70 business rates test, gas and fire duties, and life after the FHL regime, with every claim traced to a primary source.

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Occupancy Tax on Short-Term Rentals: Who Collects It, Who Remits It, and Where Hosts Get Caught Out

Airbnb and Vrbo collect lodging tax in some jurisdictions and not others, and direct bookings are almost always yours. How the layers work, who remits, and how to reconcile both.

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Rental Registration Numbers: Why Platforms Now Ask for One, and What Happens If You Do Not Have It

Since 20 May 2026, EU platforms must display and verify short-term rental registration numbers. What the number is, who actually needs one, and what happens to listings without it.

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Short-Term Rental Permits and Licenses: How to Apply, What They Cost, How Long They Take

A practical walkthrough of US short-term rental permits: the documents cities ask for, real fees from Denver to San Diego, inspections, renewals, caps and waiting lists.

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Short-Term Rental Regulations Explained: How to Find and Follow the Rules Where You Host

Short-term rental rules stack across state, county, city, HOA and lease. Here is how to research the ones that bind your specific address, using primary sources rather than blog roundups.

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Airbnb Taxes for US Hosts: Schedule E vs Schedule C, the 14-Day Rule and What You Can Deduct

How the IRS taxes short-term rental income: the 14-day exclusion, Schedule E versus Schedule C, the seven-day average-stay test, depreciation, the 1099-K threshold and lodging tax.

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STR Regulations by State: Software That Helps You Stay Legal

Short-term rental regulations in the US are a patchwork of state rules, city ordinances, taxes, and permit requirements. This guide explains what actually changes from state to state, where software helps, and where hosts still need local legal review.

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How Technology Helps You Stay Compliant with STR Regulations

Short-term rental compliance gets messy fast when permits, occupancy taxes, guest records, and local operating rules all live in different places. The right software does not remove your legal responsibilities, but it can make registration, tax tracking, documentation, and day-to-day compliance far easier to manage.

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Fire Safety Compliance for Vacation Rental Properties

Fire safety is not optional in short-term rentals. Learn what codes apply, which equipment you actually need, and how to avoid the liability gaps that destroy hosts financially.

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Best Vacation Rental Software for UK Hosts

Find the best vacation rental software for UK property managers. Compare features, pricing, and local compliance tools designed for the British market.

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Best Vacation Rental Software for Canadian Hosts

Discover the top vacation rental management platforms that work smoothly with Canadian regulations, tax requirements, and payment systems for hosts across Canada.

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Short-Term Rental Regulations: A 2026 Update for Hosts

The regulatory landscape for vacation rentals continues evolving rapidly. Here's what changed in 2024-2025 and how to stay compliant in major markets.

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Best Vacation Rental Software for US Hosts in 2026

Discover the top vacation rental management platforms tailored specifically for American hosts, featuring US regulations compliance, local payment processing, and tax reporting capabilities.

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Best Vacation Rental Software for European Hosts

European vacation rental hosts face unique challenges from GDPR compliance to diverse tax regulations. Here's your complete guide to choosing software that actually works in the European market.

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