I'm not sure how "long term letting" changes things in the accommodation sector as this is actually quite common in the hostel/boarding house sector providing accommodation for contract workers. The real issue has been around compliance with regulations pertaining to accommodation that many B&B establishments do not adhere to yet unfairly continue to operate, supported by various booking platforms, without sanction.
I'm not sure how "long term letting" changes things in the accommodation sector as this is actually quite common in the hostel/boarding house sector providing accommodation for contract workers. The real issue has been around compliance with regulations pertaining to accommodation that many B&B establishments do not adhere to yet unfairly continue to operate, supported by various booking platforms, without sanction.