The Short-Term Accommodation Association (STAA) has completed a survey of over 300 local authorities in the UK and found that empty homes outnumber holiday lets.
STAA research found that:
The STAA suggests the media, the public and the government should focus less on those offering holiday lets and focus more on local authorities maintaining their properties and making sure they are used.
Comment
We agree with the STAA. Stop blaming private holiday let owners as they bring tourism to many areas that create jobs.
Stop blaming private landlords
Blame Local Authorities?
We have seen other reports that suggest many local authorities and social housing providers are simply selling off their older property stock to avoid fire safety improvements and energy efficiency improvements.