Holiday let regulation is changing fast – and confusion is costing owners time, money, and peace of mind.

In this episode of Holiday Let Insider, we’re joined by Ben Spier from Sykes Holiday Cottages to unpack the latest UK Budget reaction, proposed tourism levy, business rates changes, and the growing list of compliance requirements facing holiday let owners across the UK.

We cover what owners really need to know about safety regulations, insurance, registration schemes, EPC ratings, and why rules vary so widely by region – plus how the industry can work together to thrive.

A must-watch for holiday let owners who want clarity, not headlines.

Disclaimer from Ben Spier: None of what I say should be taken as legal, planning, tax, health and safety or other kind of advice, rather as a prompt of the issues involved for further consideration. It shouldn't be relied upon as advice. Neither I nor Sykes will be responsible, or assume liability, for any loss or damage suffered due to reliance on it.

1:58 Budget reaction – including the proposed tourism levy

3:46 Message to mayors in favour of the tourism levy

4:50 How a tourism levy should be administered

5:49 Get your ticket for the Host Planet Roadshow: https://www.hostplanet.club/host-planet-roadshow

7:21 Changes to business rates

11:26 What owners need to know about regulation

12:48 Business rates

13:35 Fire and gas safety regulations

16:27 Make sure you take out the right insurance policy

17:12 The impact of the 182-day business rates threshold in Wales

19:43 Registration scheme for short-term rentals

24:04 Talk of EPC minimum ratings for holiday lets

27:37 Planning permission rules vary across the UK

29:46 The biggest misconceptions about holiday letting

34:57 How Sykes helps owners keep up to date with rules and regulation

36:57 How people can help the industry to prosper

Ben Spier: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-spier-099a503/

Work with Sykes Holiday Cottages to let your property: https://www.sykescottages.co.uk/letyourcottage/

Call: 01244 356 666

Visit: https://www.sykescottages.co.uk/letyourcottage/

Host Planet: https://www.hostplanet.club/

James Varley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdsvarley/

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Holiday Let Pricing Secrets & Hot Tub Hype: Maximise Your Revenue with Sykes Holiday Cottages: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fu3kkR90-8&t=1s

Holiday Let Insider is presented by James Varley, a holiday let investor and property manager who is also the Founder of Host Planet. Before founding Host Planet, James spent 20 years in the media, including a decade leading corporate communications for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

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