How short-term rentals like Airbnbs are regulated

How short-term rentals like Airbnbs are regulated

Short-term rentals like Airbnb and Vrbo have transformed how homeowners rent their properties, but they’ve also sparked debates among neighbors and hoteliers.

Ostend joins other Belgian cities in fight against Airbnb

Ostend plans to limit Airbnb rentals in certain districts, mayor John Crombez said in an interview with Het Nieuwsblad this weekend. The move...

Research warns short term rental crackdowns won’t fix housing crisis

Strict regulations on short term rental accommodation are unlikely to improve housing supply or affordability and could damage tourism, new research from the University of South Australia has found. Short term rentals, booked via platforms like Airbnb and Stayz, have become a common alternative to hotels, offering travellers what many see as more affordable and authentic stays in local neighbourhoods. But they are often blamed for rising rents a…