Greece to enforce new short-term rental rules this year

Holiday lets in Greece must have proper lighting, electrician’s certification and fire extinguishers among other regulations - (Getty Images)

Greek authorities have voted in favour of new short-term rental regulations that would see stricter property safety rules and new inspection monitoring.

As part of the country’s bid to make its tourism industry more sustainable, the government has put forward new rules to make sure holiday lets and short-term rentals are up to scratch for tourists.