New policies introduced by state governments on Airbnb owners will have a ripple effect on both our housing market and the broader economy.
Airbnb has revolutionised travel,letting tourists play out their fantasies of living like locals do – even if it is a cosplay version of real life.
The Victorian premier’s tax on Airbnb properties was a soft target. Governments need to get tough to make a difference to housing affordability.
In the wake of the fourth housing crunch meeting in a year,and three months after being handed a major report,the Qld government is still pondering its options.
Anthony Albanese says Airbnb is a problem in his own electorate,where there is a short supply of rental properties.
Cabinet ministers will meet on Tuesday afternoon to put the finishing touches to the government’s first phase of housing reforms.
From New York City to Edinburgh to Melbourne,the global campaign against Airbnb is intensifying.
One regional town had 1320 short-stay holiday rentals compared to more than 3500 rented homes. But it also has a scheme regulating the booming industry.
Weekends away could soon cost more with state cabinet to consider a levy up to 7.5 per cent on Airbnbs in a bid to funnel funds to social and affordable housing.
People who advertised their home on tourist websites such as Airbnb would be slugged more than $10,000 a year in a plan designed to tackle the housing crisis.
Officials and housing advocates who had pushed for the restrictions said they were necessary to stop apartments from becoming de facto hotels.