The Latest Breaking News from Airbnbs

Destination or gentrification? A sleek new arena opens in the Coachella Valley

LOS ANGELES — For three weeks in April, the Coachella Valley is the center of the world for live music. Its flagship event, Goldenvoice's Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, along with its country music cousin, Stagecoach, draw hundreds of thousands of fans to see an expertly curated assortment of…

Los Angeles Times · Dec 9, 2022

The 'frightening' £9-a-night party house locals fear will change their town forever

"It's frightening to hear the number of Airbnb's that are operating in Blackpool, especially as we have to jump through so many hoops to stay open"

Manchester Evening News · Dec 4, 2022

Brisbane residents urged to dob in Airbnb short-stay properties as council rolls out rates hike

Owners of homes used for short-term accommodation in Brisbane are being urged to register themselves for a 50 per cent rates hike, or be prepared for a neighbour to do it.

ABC News · Oct 3, 2022

'I didn't think anyone would want to stay here - but my Stockport Airbnb is booming'

Landlord Daniel Bellamy initially wasn't sure how much of a hit it would be on a residential street. However concerns have been raised over the potential impact the popularity of short-term lets can have on neighbourhoods

Manchester Evening News · Jun 25, 2022

Just Gonna Say It: Airbnbs These Days Are Just As Expensive As Hotels But With Chores To Boot

If there's one thing I *don't* wanna do on a holiday, it's clean.

Pedestrian.tv · Jun 17, 2022

After 10 years of Airbnb and short-stay rentals, is Australia ready for regulation?

When Airbnb launched in Australia 10 years ago, it popularised short-stay accommodation and changed rental markets in Australia's capital cities. Is it time for regulation?

ABC News · May 14, 2022

Airbnb will let its employees live and work anywhere

Many people began working from Airbnbs during the pandemic. Now the company is shifting to a remote work model, allowing its employees to be located anywhere in the country they currently work in.

WEKU · Apr 30, 2022

Edinburgh Election 2022: SNP pledge £2 billion to help tackle housing crisis

The manifesto includes commitments to introduce rent controls, reduce the number of Airbnbs in the city and expand the council's housing stock.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 16, 2022

Mum left homeless with her four children after being evicted from house blames Airbnbs

Trudy Lincoln and her family, who had lived in Hartland, North Devon, have been left 'sofa-surfing' - and the mum-of-four said second home owners are to blame

Daily Mirror · Mar 23, 2022