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Short-term lets are properties rented out for brief periods, often to tourists or business travellers, much like hotels. The flat above Yusuf's, causing him sleepless nights, is being used this way. While they offer flexibility for visitors, they can sometimes lead to issues for long-term residents, like noise and disruption.
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