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More BnB? Short-term Lets in London's Housing Crisis

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There is no doubt that short-term lettings platforms are here to stay. Many Londoners use platforms like Airbnb when travelling abroad, and economic benefits exist in terms of tourism.

However, what was designed as a way for people to rent out a room or their home while they are on holiday, is being abused by some who have started to use it to turn their homes into hotels without planning permission.

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