A win for bad reviews:Luxury homeowner drops bid to unmask Airbnb guests

A win for bad reviews:Luxury homeowner drops bid to unmask Airbnb guests

TripAdvisor has hailed the decision by David Penman,the owner of a luxury Airbnb property in Hepburn,to withdraw a Federal Court case in which he tried to identify the people behind anonymous negative reviews.

  • byCameron Houston

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Boutique hotels topple bigger rivals as travellers seek more than a bed

Boutique hotels topple bigger rivals as travellers seek more than a bed

Boutique hotels are applying the blowtorch to traditional brands in Australia as travellers seek more personalised,fun experiences.

  • byCarolyn Cummins
‘Dob in a developer’ scheme extended as builders forced to fix defects

‘Dob in a developer’ scheme extended as builders forced to fix defects

Builders and developers have been told to fix shoddy work on 33 buildings without going through the courts under the Building Commissioner’s crackdown.

  • byAmber Schultz
WA urged to boost student accommodation to ease rental market pressure
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WA urged to boost student accommodation to ease rental market pressure

Students hoping to study at a Perth university are finding it increasingly difficult to find a place to live. But there could be a solution.

  • byHolly Thompson
CBD skyscraper plan cut down to size,making way for student tower

CBD skyscraper plan cut down to size,making way for student tower

What would have been the site for Brisbane’s equal-tallest tower could soon have a more modest occupant.

  • byCameron Atfield
Rat on the rentals:Dob in your Airbnb neighbours,says lord mayor

Rat on the rentals:Dob in your Airbnb neighbours,says lord mayor

Brisbane City Council will also use technology to identify properties listed on accommodation sites,such as Stayz or Airbnb.

  • byCloe Read
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City hotels get a sporting chance as finals kick off

City hotels get a sporting chance as finals kick off

Hotels are getting ready for a big boost in occupancy as football and rugby fans flood Melbourne and Sydney ahead of grand final matches.

  • byCarolyn Cummins andSimon Johanson
Webjet says travel bookings reach 95 per cent of pre-pandemic levels
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Webjet says travel bookings reach 95 per cent of pre-pandemic levels

In a bullish trading update,Webjet boss John Guscic says the company is on track to soon earn more than before the pandemic as demand for flights and accommodation soars.

  • byAmelia McGuire
Sydney’s inner-city set for sparkling rooftop pool in $200m project

Sydney’s inner-city set for sparkling rooftop pool in $200m project

The sweeping infinity pool will rival any beach setting when TFE Hotels opens its first Collection brand boutique-style property within the TOGA group’s $200 million mixed-used project.

  • byCarolyn Cummins
Airbnb sued after Australians unknowingly made bookings in US dollars

Airbnb sued after Australians unknowingly made bookings in US dollars

The ACCC is taking Airbnb to court after holidaymakers were forced to pay more for their booking after they turned out to be in US dollars.

  • byJessica Yun
Aspiring young buyers must have a voice in housing policy

Aspiring young buyers must have a voice in housing policy

Scott Morrison’s super-for-housing plan has drawn criticism,but the idea might appeal to first time home buyers

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