Regulations

A chatbot drafted a Bristol tenancy agreement in under a minute. Marked against the law as it stands, six of ten clauses failed.

Registration from 1 October 2026, business rates tests, Council Tax and the visitor levy for Welsh holiday homes.

Thinking of short letting in Bristol? Where planning, the short let registration scheme, safety rules and mortgage terms stand for landlords in 2026.

The April 2025 changes have rewritten the economics of holiday letting. The government's complete abolition of Furnished Holiday Lettings (FHL)...

Holiday lets are excluded from higher private rental energy standards for now. Certificate requirements are a separate question.

At The Upgrade Authority, we are committed to providing our property owners and guests with the best possible experiences. To further...