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Europe's housing crisis has become an 'emergency', Commissioner Jørgensen warns

A "completely unacceptable" housing crisis in Europe is leaving many "normal people" unable to put a roof over their heads, the EU's housing commissioner has told Euronews, as he announced steps to crack down on short-term rentals.

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Formula 1 sends Madrid holiday rents soaring: Up to €20,000 near circuit

The Spanish Grand Prix is driving luxury short-term rents in Madrid up by as much as 1,000%, and in Valdebebas some flats are being listed at up to 20,000 euros for the race.

Euronews

EU moves to curb Airbnb-style rentals to boost long-term housing

The EU has introduced a framework to support long-term rentals in tourist-heavy cities. Airbnb warns it creates regulatory uncertainty without improving long-term housing outcomes.

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EU to give cities more power to curb Airbnb and short-term rentals

"Short-term rental activity" grew 93 percent across four major letting platforms between 2018 and 2024, according to the EU.

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Airbnb Stay Sends Man Over The Edge As Hosts Have The Audacity As Large As The Universe

The whole point of renting an Airbnb is to kick back, relax and save money while on vacation. But too often, travelers are being hit with excessive fees and a long list of ridiculous checkout instructions. A man's hilarious rant has gone viral. While thousands were amused, many agreed Airbnb's…

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Tokyo tourist hotspot bans short-term rentals amid surge in complaints

Shinjuku ward targets accommodation in residential areas and near cultural sites as locals complain visitors disposing of rubbish improperly and being too noisy

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Why More Property Owners Are Choosing Professional Vacation Rental Management

Running a short-term rental takes serious work. Learn why more property owners are choosing professional vacation rental management to handle daily operations.

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Brussels to open door to curbing Airbnb and second homes in bid to ease housing burden

As housing prices become increasingly unsustainable in Europe, the European Commission plans to clarify when and how national authorities can restrict short-term rentals in areas under pressure, according to a document seen by Euronews.

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Airbnb guest says she came back from dinner to find couch ‘destroyed.’ Now, Airbnb is allegedly charging her $20k over damage she had ‘no control’

Including the management fees Airbnb expects the guest to pay over 25k.

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Startups want to rent your idle gaming PC for AI tasks — Startups pitch an 'Airbnb for AI inference,' but profitability remains unproven

If your gaming rig spends most of its life doing nothing, a pair of startups would be willing to pay you something close to minimum wage for its downtime

Tom’s Hardware

Bride is assured her wedding venue is ready. Then playground equipment suddenly appears where she planned to say ‘I do’: ‘I’m crashing out’

'The wedding venue kept finding new ways to redecorate'

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Trump Administration Taps Nicki Minaj and Dean Cain for 'Shark Tank'-Style Pitch Competition

The SBA's Million-Dollar Pitch Competition features Nicki Minaj and Dean Cain, offering $1 million in private funds to small businesses.

International Business Times UK

Everything We Learned From Michael Jordan’s Stint on ‘NBA on NBC,’ Which Wasn’t Much at All

MJ reportedly won’t be returning for another season as a “special contributor” for NBC’s NBA coverage. His debut year didn’t live up to the hype.

Sports Illustrated

From maligned second city to Insta magnet: Marseille is France’s new capital of overtourism

This summer has been a tipping point. But it’s not too late to save what makes this place unique, says journalist Mary Fitzgerald

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A Connecticut Couple Is Fighting for the Right To Let People Hike on Their Land

Charles and Elizabeth Copley have big plans for their 50-acre property, but the town insists they need a business license to let people to hike or walk their dogs.

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Airbnb host finds the bedroom soaking wet after a family checks out. Then the host’s jaw drops after tracing the flooding source: ‘I sucked out’

Airbnb has a clause for this exact situation.

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You May Never Trust An Airbnb Listing After Seeing These 49 Photos

Architectural plans can look incredible on paper, with sleek designs, impressive details, and promises of a stunning finished result. But as these examples show, reality doesn't always follow the blueprint quite so perfectly. Keep reading to see the architectural projects that missed the mark in unforgettable ways.

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This house from Gavin and Stacey could be yours for the weekend – here’s why

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'I adore it, but it's ready for a family again': landmark Merewether House returns to market

The 1910-built house is well-known for its glass conservatory and turret roof.

International Business Times UK

Mum Reportedly Catches Bankrupt Brian Hickerson Hiding Hayden Panettiere's Items in Secret Storage Unit

Hayden Panettiere's mother alleges Brian Hickerson pawned the late actor's belongings and hid others in storage months before her death, deepening questions around her final year.

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Tennessee Uber driver picks up bachelorette party group for brunch, only to become uncomfortable at what he overhears: ‘Cheated on him three times’

“I would like to say I don't know the full situation clearly.”

The Independent UK

Hayden Panettiere’s boyfriend’s brother reveals new details about her death

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Hayden Panettiere death: On-off boyfriend’s brother shares how they found star unconscious

Panettiere died August 16, days shy of her 37th birthday

Fortune

Reed Hastings says he learned why companies aren’t families after laying off one-third of Netflix: ‘You would never lay off two of your kids’

Elite companies can’t operate like families, according to Netflix’s Reed Hastings—a mindset that helped turn it into a $315 billion entertainment giant.

International Business Times UK

Hayden Panettiere Died in Condo Where On-Off Boyfriend Brian Hickerson Had Stayed

Hayden Panettiere was found dead in a South Carolina Airbnb. Authorities found no foul play, but the cause of death remains undetermined pending further investigation and toxicology results

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