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Are Airbnb’s Being Made a Scapegoat for the Housing Crisis?
Short-term holiday rentals like Airbnb have revolutionised travel, but concerns persist about its role in increasing rental costs and intensifying housing shortages in cities around the world.
Solutions and regulatory actions are being explored to balance the benefits of short-term rentals with housing needs.
As a result, it looks like Airbnb rentals are becoming more and more scarce in some cities.
Australia
Sydney
In New South Wales (NSW), including Sydney and some other regions, there is a limit on how many days an owner can rent out short-term accommodations. Owners of short-term rentals in certain areas, particularly the Greater Sydney region, are restricted to a maximum of 180 days per year for non-hosted short-term rental accommodation. This means that hosts can only rent out their properties for short-term stays for up to 180 days in a calendar year in these specified regions.
Melbourne
The Lord Mayor of Melbourne has proposed a $350 annual registration fee and a 180-night limit per year for property owners using platforms like Airbnb or Stayz for short-term rentals. This…
