Can you profit from Airbnb amid potential holiday let tax clampdown

Hosts on Airbnb can make as much as £6,000 a year from letting out their spare room or house. We look at the pros and cons of listing your home on Airbnb and how to make it profitable.

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Many landlords and second home owners have turned to holiday lets on platforms such as Airbnb amid slowing rental growth and extra regulations in the buy-to-let market.

Buy-to-let was once a very attractive investment with ultra low borrowing rates and relaxed legislation making it easy for property investors to purchase a second home to make extra income from.

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Nic studied for a BA in journalism at Cardiff University, and has an MA in magazine journalism from City University. She has previously worked for MoneyWeek.