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Paradise lost: Homeless spike in tourism hotspots prompts Airbnb crackdown warning
The latest NSW homelessness street count has seen the number of people sleeping rough in some coastal areas soar by several hundred per cent.
- by Michael McGowan
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House-sitting: The cozzie-livs life hack saving some $40,000-plus a year
From young professionals to grey nomads, more people are bouncing rent-free between strangers’ homes. Indeed, for some it’s a lifestyle choice.
- by Jonathan Seidler
Airbnb recreates house from Up, launches series of iconic film stays
A replica of the floating house from Up, the 2009 animated Pixar film, will be suspended high in the air. It’s just one of a new collection of stays from iconic films.
- by Orlando Mayorquín
Airbnb asked John to host a guest in trouble. It ended up costing him thousands
The long-time host was suspicious. He’d already rejected the woman as she did not have a long accommodation history – but he trusted Airbnb, so he said yes.
- by Stephen Brook
Crackdown threatened on number of guests at holiday rentals
The big group getaway at an Airbnb could come to an end if the government decides to cap the number of people who can stay at a property at any one time.
- by Michael Koziol
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Housing affordability
Airbnb and Stayz accept tourism levy for all holiday rentals
Expedia, owner of brands such as Wotif and Stayz, has told a NSW government review that it backs a tax “of a sensible quantum” to fund social and affordable housing.
- by Michael Koziol
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Housing crisis
Airbnb launches crackdown on low-quality listings
The global holiday rental group’s new approach comes as NSW considers joining Victoria in slapping a levy on short-term rental properties.
- by David Swan
Airbnb price gouging leaves Taylor Swift fans locked out of accommodation
Some Swifties are scrambling after being told their Airbnb bookings have been cancelled, only to find the properties re-listed at a much higher price.
- by Nell Geraets
Tax on Airbnb, Stayz accommodation could boost NSW housing supply
The NSW government is grappling with a housing crisis and encouraging Airbnb owners to list their properties on the rental market to ease the pressure.
- by Alexandra Smith
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Housing affordability
Airbnb says new data shows holiday rentals have ‘minimal’ impact on housing costs
Short-term rentals account 2.2 per cent of all NSW dwellings, data reveals, but more than 10 per cent in Byron Shire and Snowy Monaro.
- by Michael Koziol
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Housing crisis
New data reveals just how many Airbnb rentals Victoria has
The never-before-seen data shows the impact short-stay rentals have on the state’s housing market.
- by Kieran Rooney and Benjamin Preiss