The Latest Breaking News from Airbnb

Fears thousands of Glasgow Airbnbs could be operating illegally

THOUSANDS of short-term lets are being advertised in Glasgow despite fewer than 800 licences having been granted by the city council, figures reveal.

The National (Scotland) · 1h ago

Kurt Cobain’s old apartment is now an Airbnb for Nirvana fans

Kurt Cobain’s former studio apartment in downtown Olympia has made its debut as an Airbnb listing, allowing fans a chance to stay where Nirvana’s iconic music was birthed. The cozy apartment, available for a minimum of two nights at $250 to $300 per night, features original decor and memorabilia from…

The Times of India · 5h ago

Book Lovers Are Paying £175 a Night to Work in a Scottish Bookshop — and It's Booked Until 2028

Experience a unique holiday at The Open Book in Wigtown, Scotland's National Book Town. Run a second-hand bookshop, enjoy self-catering accommodation, and immerse yourself in the literary scene.

International Business Times UK · 17h ago

Kansas City Airbnb host says the house where both his kids were born was left with smashed doors, stripped chandeliers, and nearly $20K in damage

“I hope you get the help you need and deserve.”

We Got This Covered · Sep 27

Homes for Europe: can the EU’s Affordable Housing Act deliver?

The European Union is making a new move to tackle the continent's housing crisis, with the European Commission’s Affordable Housing Act designed to authorise cities to curb soaring housing costs.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 26

Where is Sense and Sensibility filmed? The beautiful locations from the new adaptation

From a stone-clad mansion in Dorset to a shabby cottage on Dartmoor, these are the destinations that form the backdrop to the new Austen interpretation

The Independent UK · Sep 25

Homeowners in London making money from illegal Airbnb-style lets face new tax-led crackdown

Exclusive: Westminster City Council is seeking to get access to HMRC income and tax data to enforce widely-flouted rules on short-term lets

Evening Standard · Sep 25

93 Hotel And Airbnb Fails That Might Make You Inspect Every Booking Photo Twice

Booking a hotel or Airbnb room comes with a huge gamble — you’re never quite sure if what you’re seeing is what you’re actually getting. Still, some travelers took that gamble and booked anyway. One person found a sink placed directly inside the shower, while another found completely ridiculous AI-generated…

Bored Panda · Sep 24

Airbnb host befuddled after finding out guests left her home covered in candle wax and stains: ‘What were they doing?’

"I just want these people off Airbnb."

We Got This Covered · Sep 23

Can you earn rental income by letting out your flat on Airbnb for homestay? What homeowners need to know as similar case sparks protests in a Ghaziabad housing society

If someone is found running a homestay or Airbnb-like service in your society, what can you do? Legally, the society’s first step should be a written notice to the owner, pointing to the specific byelaw being broken and backed by evidence. If the owner still doesn't stop, the RWA's real…

The Economic Times · Sep 23