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The renters caught in Byron Bay region’s housing crisis: ‘I feel like there’s a fire under my arse’

The impact of a new cap on short-term lets on sites like Airbnb is not yet clear but campaigners say it’s no silver bullet for the shortage of places to live

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Couple may be forced to sell after £25,000 loss as tenant illegally sublets Chelsea flat on Airbnb

Yasmina Mathias and Robert Mathias said retirement was now ‘out of the question’ as they figure out how to plug a huge black hole in their finances

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Australian-first Airbnb bookings tax clears last hurdle

Holidaymakers will soon have to pay an extra 7.5 per cent fee on Airbnb and Stayz bookings under an Australian-first levy ticked off by Victorian parliament.

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New powers for councils to cap short-term accommodation as Victoria moves to 7.5% ‘Airbnb tax’

State treasurer says levy will help in ‘getting the balance right’ for mix of housing and prioritising long-term rentals

The Guardian - AU

Double tax for Airbnbs as councils retain fee powers

An Australian-first user levy on Airbnb and Stayz bookings won't cover Victorians' primary places of residence, but councils can continue to charge owners.

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Holiday house scam ruins young family's Nelson Bay birthday weekend

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Thousands of short-stay rentals flouting registration rules in Sydney, research finds

Council calls for more regulation of short-term rental properties listed on hosting sites such as Airbnb as industry hits back

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Tasmanian Libs pitch 'Airbnb levy' to slash stamp duty

A levy on short-stay platform users would partially fund the waiving of stamp duty for some Tasmanian first-home buyers, under a Liberals re-election pitch.

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More Than 50,000 Homes In NSW Are Being ‘Under-Utilised’ As Airbnbs Instead Of Renting Full-Time

Short term accomodation services such as Airbnb could be having a serious and negative impact on the availability of rentals in Australia, with property owners putting could-be homes up for short leases in order to make more money.

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Nearly 100,000 NSW homes not being used for long-term housing, figures show

Housing review finds 33,000 homes, including Stayz and Airbnb listings, are registered as non-hosted short-term rentals

The Guardian - AU

Vacant property taxes, levies and caps on the table as NSW Labor reviews Airbnbs and short-term rentals

Exclusive: Minns government to place every aspect of housing ‘under the microscope’ as it confronts rental crisis

The Guardian - AU

Airbnb owners offered $10,000 to rent homes long-term

Short-term accommodation owners in Western Australia will be offered a $10,000 sweetener to rent their properties to long-term tenants to boost housing supply.

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Premier dismisses public housing towers plan criticism

A plan to demolish and redevelop all of Melbourne's 44 public housing towers has been condemned for only providing homes for an extra 1000-odd public tenants.

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Short-stay levy draws flak as housing vision unveiled

An Australian-first levy on short-term accommodation headlines a generational shake-up to Victoria's housing and planning sectors.

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Victoria could introduce 7.5% levy on Airbnb prices

Fee for consumers using short-term accommodation across the state could raise $42m for government

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Got a rental property? Or rent out your home on Airbnb? The ATO is targeting your deductions this tax time

The tax office says it is cracking down on landlords who are over-claiming tax deductions.

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Research Says This Is Where We’ll All Be Travelling To Next Year So Rally The Group Chat Now

Bon voyage.

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To Airbnb or not to Airbnb: is it ethical to rent property to holidaymakers during a housing crisis?

It’s a question individual owners in Australia are asking themselves – but one that may be better directed to governments and corporates

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State government to have final say on tourism bed tax proposal from Queensland councils

Visitors will be charged the "equivalent of a cup of coffee" on top of their accommodation bill under the proposal, which has the backing of tourism industry groups but needs state government support.

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Book your Christmas flights and accommodation now because the travel rush has begun

Christmas might be months away, but travel experts recommend booking your holidays now to avoid disappointment, and hopefully save some money.

The Guardian - AU

Central, but no oven: what can you afford on Australia’s median weekly rent of $508?

A house with a yard in East Launceston is in reach, but if you want to be close to Sydney’s CBD, you’ll have to skimp on quality

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How Australia is dealing with Airbnb, Stayz in a housing crisis

As more Australians find it hard to secure housing and the cost of goods and services skyrockets, governments are aiming their considerable legislative weaponry at short-stay accommodation.

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Brisbane City Council Airbnb rate hike draws mixed responses during housing crisis

Brisbane City Council is accused of taking a short-sighted approach to the housing crisis and for failing to draw from modelling after announcing a rate hike for properties rented as short-term accomodation.

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Brisbane to charge Airbnb hosts higher council rates to tackle housing availability

Landlords who rent out their entire property for longer than 60 days a year will pay 50% more in rates from July

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Rental crisis caused by short-stay businesses leaving NSW tenants evicted and homeless

Nick does not blame the landlords who evicted him so they could double their rental return, but as home ownership evolves into big business through the likes of Airbnb and Stayz, it is fast creating an untenable situation for NSW tenants.

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