Short-term letting platforms to face huge fines if they allow people without planning permission to advertise

New laws being introduced by the Government will introduce an administrative sanction of up to 2% of their turnover for companies that break the rules, significantly higher than previously proposed levies

New restrictions will also bar new planning permissions from being granted for short-term rentals in towns with more than 20,000 people.

Short-term letting platforms could face massive fines if they allow people without planning permission to advertise holiday homes on their websites.

New laws being introduced by the Government will introduce an administrative sanction of up to 2% of their turnover for companies that break the rules.