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California Weighs Airbnb, Vrbo Tax for Affordable Housing

California is considering a tax on short-term rentals like those from Airbnb and Vrbo to combat the affordable housing crisis in the state.

Kiplinger

Missing 4-year-old girl found dead in canal while on holiday

Four-year-old Evelyn K Geer's body was found along the water edge by a canal near the holiday home her family was staying at in Port Charlotte, Florida, early on Friday morning

Daily Mirror

Fraudsters conned UK holidaymakers out of more than £15m in 2022

Action Fraud notes surge in number of people paying for fake flights and accommodation

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UK's best holiday homes revealed with private chefs, hot tubs and beach views

Best holiday homes in the UK for 2023 including homes in Edinburgh, Cumbria, the Cotswolds, Devon, Anglesey and Monmouthshire - as revealed in new rankings by Vrbo

Daily Mirror

Top Chef messes with our emotions

In a VRBO-sponsored cook in Kent, our cheftestants show the best of their celebratory meals for only 90 pounds

Salon

‘My bank did not stop £6,500 payment to holiday scammers despite my pleas’

A Briton’s nightmare over a Greek villa highlights the dangers of online bookings. We hear her story and look at how to protect yourself

The Guardian - UK

Parents sue Airbnb after fentanyl killed a 19-month-old girl at a South Florida vacation rental

ORLANDO, Fla. — It was supposed to be a peaceful Florida vacation for a couple and their five children at a lake house in Wellington, but it ended in a nightmare, a lawsuit says.

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Family to sue Airbnb after toddler dies from fentanyl overdose while taking a nap

Enora Lavenir was put down for a nap by her parents after a morning of television and playtime with her four siblings in Florida and she never woke up again

Daily Mirror

Greedy Edinburgh landlords charging five-figure sums for Fringe short-term lets

Analysis of accommodation on short-term letting sites such as Airbnb and Vrbo reveals a gulf in pricing for stays now and in August.

Daily Record

Vrbo is trying to crack down on Super Bowl parties in rentals

Online short-term rental marketplace Vrbo is trying to root out football fans who want to rent homes over the Super Bowl weekend to throw unauthorized parties.

Tribune News Service

Half-term Airbnb prices soar up to 50% in popular UK hotspots - worst hit areas ranked

Cornwall, Kent, Norfolk and West Wales have all seen steep rises in the price of a Airbnb and Vrbo rental during February half-term, according to research from Which? and AirDNA

Daily Mirror

Top tourism trends for 2023 - including 'hidden gems' in the UK

Leading travel company, Expedia Group, has revealed the top trends for the next 12 months - including basing destinations on locations seen in movies or TV shows

Daily Mirror

Canary Islands, Spain and Italy are UK's top winter holiday locations - see list

More than a third of Brits have booked, or plan to book, a holiday this winter - with half of those wanting somewhere sunny

Daily Mirror

Edinburgh holiday lets’ average rate skyrockets by more than 40 per cent since lockdown

AVERAGE daily rates for Airbnb and Vrbo holiday lets in Scotland have rocketed by 41 since before the pandemic, the Sunday National can reveal.

The National (Scotland)

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Amid housing crises vacation towns limit short-term rentals

The Colorado ski resort Steamboat Springs has passed regulations for short-term rentals, such as those booked on Airbnb, amid a severe housing crisis

Sports Illustrated

Fiesta Bowl Announces New Naming Sponsorship with Vrbo

The event will be a College Football Playoff semifinal this year.

Glasgow Live

'Balamory' Castle with nine bedrooms available for rental for £2k per night

If you watched the iconic TV show Balamory as a child, then you may want to take a look at their property that's up for rental and you may recognise it and who lived in it.

Miami Herald

Teen killed in Miami house party ambush. Years ago, dad and stepdad also died by gunfire

MIAMI — Fifteen years ago, Jermaine Johnson’s father was shot to death at a pay phone in Overtown. Years later, his stepfather was also shot to death outside a home in Miami Gardens — as Johnson, then just 12, watched in horror.

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Airbnbs outnumber New York City apartments in hot market

The number of short-term rentals in New York City is outpacing the number of available apartments, putting a pinch on renters who are looking for space in a hot housing market.

Benzinga

Thinking of Buying a Rental Property? Consider These Five Proven Alternatives

One of the most tried and true ways to build wealth is by investing in real estate. Real estate can be an effective investment to hedge inflation, provide tax benefits and pass down wealth to heirs. Having a rental property can provide monthly cash flow, and the home’s value may…

Wales Online

Cornwall could lead way in new rules for holiday lets

Emergence of online platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo has created an explosion in holiday accommodation - to detriment of local property buyers.

The Independent UK

Cornish holiday lets face compulsory registration proposal

The emergence of online marketing platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo has created an explosion in additional holiday accommodation across Cornwall

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh couple fight to rent luxury home on AirBnB after neighbour complaints

The four-storey townhouse, which overlooks Holyrood Park and boasts views of Arthur's Seat, was advertised on popular sites Airbnb and Vrbo for £290 per night.

The Guardian - UK

Friends lose £6,000 after Ibiza villa owner ‘disappears’

Group forced to cancel because of Covid but got only deposit and service fee back from booking site Vrbo

Kiplinger

The Traveler’s Guide to Home Sharing

Whether you’re new to short-term rentals or an old hand, you can improve your experience by following these tips.

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