The city has become a hotbed of Airbnb lets, according to opposition Lib Dem councillors, who are calling for action.

More than 80,000 properties are listed for short-term let in the Capital and London Mayor wants accountability and transparency from the sector.

Labour says more needs to be done to stop communities being hit by the boom in holiday homes booked through Airbnb.

The Government has launched a review into the effect of short-term holiday lets – such as Airbnb – which aims to improve the holiday letting market for those living in popular tourist…

Claim is made during grilling of three short-lets industry representatives by a Lords committee including the northern European boss of Airbnb.

Last Friday's announcement that Michael Gove was moving to close the business rates tax loophole on holiday lets was generally welcomed, but some think it's too little too late.

Propertymark has welcomed comments by Tim Farron in parliament that short lets are damaging the traditional lets market many agents rely on.

JLL says its Short Stays initiative will offer travellers and business people access to properties within professionally-managed blocks.