Airbnb criticises 'wholly impractical' laws on short-term lettings

In the letter, Airbnb told members that it has "very serious concerns" that platforms will be required to police hosts to ensure that they are abiding by the regulations.

Airbnb has strongly criticised elements of new Government legislation on short-term lettings as "wholly impractical" and said that the rules raise a "variety of legal concerns".

New regulations, which will be in effect from July 1, aim to limit the use of homes for short-term lettings in an effort to boost the availability of rental properties.