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Landlords to Collect New Visitor Levy on Short Lets
Landlords who run Airbnb or other short lets will be expected to collect the new Visitor Levy, it has been confirmed. The Visitor Levy Bill has been introduced in the House of Commons.
If the Bill becomes law, local Mayors — or in some cases councils — will decide whether to impose the levy, and at what level.
What this means for agents and inventory clerks
Short-let landlords will be responsible for collecting the levy from tenants. Collection sits with landlords rather than guests paying directly, though the source report does not set out further operational detail.
Letting agents and inventory clerks with short-let portfolios should monitor the Bill as it progresses through Parliament. The source does not specify a timeline, levy rate, or which areas would adopt it first, as these decisions would rest with local Mayors or councils.
Source: Landlord Today