Nine in Ten Airbnb Homes in Brussels Rented Out Illegally

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A Bruzz survey reveals that more than 90% of the entire dwellings rented via Airbnb in Brussels are offered illegally, due to the lack of urban planning permits and official registration. ...

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More than 90 percent of the homes rented out on Airbnb in Brussels turn out not to be correctly registered with the Brussels Region. This amounts to 2,500 apartments, houses, or villas being rented out illegally. This is according to research by BRUZZ.

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Rental platforms such as Airbnb have experienced explosive growth in recent years. New figures from Eurostat for private home rentals show that 2025 also saw significant growth. The number of overnight stays via Airbnb etc. has increased by 12.7 percent, while hotel stays have only increased by 5.1 percent, in comparison. This is what the Danish Chamber of Commerce writes in a press release. - The problem for fair competition and home seekers ar…