This was the message from Airbnb, who also said the move would help clamp down on speculators, while giving local authorities the information to regulate home sharing effectively.
A spokesperson for the company said: "Airbnb recognises the historic housing and tourism challenges facing the UK and we want our platform to be part of the solution. We welcome regulation and have led the way in championing progressive rules for our industry."
The firm said policymaking must acknowledge not all forms of tourism are "created equal" and not all accommodation providers are the same.
