Harles Tammeleht: The state has created a data gap in the accommodation market
Harles Tammeleht highlights a growing data gap in Estonia's accommodation market, particularly with the rise of short-term rental services that aren't as well-regulated as traditional hotels.
Xavier García Albiol announces that Badalona will be the first PP municipality to ban tourist apartments
Badalona's City Council, led by Xavier García Albiol, will ban tourist apartments starting this summer, a move reflecting broader regional trends against short-term rentals in Catalonia.
Tens of Thousands of Finns Are Now Making a Decision That an Expert Criticizes Severely
Tens of thousands of Finns are currently engaging in short-term rental solutions due to difficulties selling their properties, which has been met with skepticism from real estate experts.
The opposition wants to limit short-term rentals and bring back eTourist. The ministry prefers its own proposal.
The Czech opposition is advocating for restrictions on short-term rentals and the revival of the eTourist system, while the Ministry supports its own proposal.
Significant Changes in Housing - What Everyone Should Know
The Finnish parliament is expected to discuss several legislative changes this spring that will significantly affect housing regulations, focusing on issues such as short-term rentals and tenant rights.
Council backflips on rate rise for short-stay rentals to support tourism
The Mount Gambier council reversed its decision to increase rates on short-stay rentals, opting to support tourism instead amid a housing crisis.
Barcelona Doubles Tourist Tax
The Catalonian regional parliament has approved a law that doubles the tourist tax imposed on hotel visitors starting in April.
Airbnb: Deadline is approaching, who faces fines
Property owners in Greece earning from short-term rentals via Airbnb must finalize their rental and income data by February 28 to avoid penalties.
Ramon Rask: Addressing the housing crisis starts with limiting short-term rentals
Ramon Rask discusses the need for regulatory measures to tackle the housing crisis in Estonia by controlling short-term rentals and increasing affordable housing supply.
How apartments in São Paulo financed by Minha Casa Minha Vida end up on Airbnb
An investigation highlights how apartments funded by Brazil’s Minha Casa Minha Vida program in São Paulo are being used as short-term rentals on platforms like Airbnb instead of serving as permanent housing.
How apartments in São Paulo financed by Minha Casa Minha Vida end up on Airbnb
In São Paulo, many apartments financed by the Minha Casa Minha Vida housing program are being used as short-term rentals on platforms like Airbnb, rather than serving their intended purpose as affordable housing.
Short-term rentals in the Aegean: The leading islands and the "map" of prices
A recent study highlights the rapid growth of the short-term rental market in the Aegean islands of Greece, revealing significant variations in occupancy rates, daily prices, and estimated revenues by destination.
More than 130 tourist apartments, closed according to the Valencia City Council, continue to be advertised on digital platforms
Despite being officially closed by the Valencia City Council, over 130 tourist apartments are still listed on online platforms like Airbnb and Booking.
Athens Airbnb occupancy rates hit highs, revenues lag behind
Athens experiences high occupancy rates in the short-term rental market, yet the average income per listing is notably low compared to global counterparts.
In the penthouse, the occupancy of Athens in Airbnb, in the ground floor the revenues
Athens has a high occupancy rate for short-term rentals, yet the annual income per property remains low despite its numerous listings.
Short-term rental market is boosted by Carnival; the modality divides opinions
The short-term rental market in Brazil is facing scrutiny as Carnival approaches, with discussions among residents about its impact on community living.
The draft law mentions Rovaniemi 13 times, yet does not solve problems – government legalizes short-term rental business
A new construction law draft fails to address the short-term rental issues in Rovaniemi, allowing current short-term rental practices to continue.
Narrowing margins for properties with short-term rentals
Property owners utilizing short-term rental arrangements in Greece must finalize their financial details for the year 2025 by the end of February to avoid significant tax penalties.
The proposal regarding short-term rentals needs better preparation, says the evaluation council
The Finnish government faces criticism from the legislative evaluation council regarding a draft law that aims to regulate short-term rentals more strictly.
Entrepreneur Rented City Rental Apartment on Airbnb - Here’s His Explanation
An entrepreneur renting a city-owned apartment has removed it from Airbnb after it was highlighted that short-term rentals violate the city's housing rules.
Bold accountability in the city's rental apartments - This is how Helsinki responds to the politician's harsh criticism
Helsinki city councilor Otto Meri criticizes the city's housing company Heka for allegedly failing to address illegal short-term rentals in its properties.
Short-term rentals, is it still worth it?
The article discusses the changing dynamics of short-term rentals in Italy, analyzing the profitability and regulations affecting landlords.
Beware of fake vacation rentals: Pay attention to this: "Alarm bells should ring"
The rise in short-term rental popularity has led to an increase in scams, as illustrated by a case from Finland.
Short-term rentals have a questionable reputation, but many residents of Rovaniemi made a good income from it – fresh statistics released
Residents of Rovaniemi generated significant revenue from short-term rentals, with Airbnb hosts in December earning a total of approximately €21.6 million.
EU, the 'Salis line' on housing does not pass
The European Parliament's special committee on the housing crisis adopted its final recommendations, addressing public housing and short-term rental regulations among other issues, but Italy's stance on owner protections faced challenges.
Short-term rentals, no boom for the Olympics: few bookings for Milan Cortina, hosts left dry
As the Winter Games in Milan Cortina officially start, there is a noticeable lack of short-term rental bookings, leaving hosts struggling compared to traditional accommodations.
Ireneusz Raś: every property will have to have its own regulations
In the new draft amendment to the hospitality services law concerning short-term rentals, industry representatives express surprise and disappointment at the removal of a regulation holding renters financially responsible for damages.
Brussels warns the Junta of Andalusia that it is illegal to duplicate the registry of tourist apartments by creating a regional one
The European Commission warns that the Junta of Andalusia's plan to create a separate registry for short-term rentals may violate EU regulations.
Where are the more than 86,200 illegal short-term rentals: 74% are concentrated in four coastal communities
In Spain, one in five short-term rentals is illegal, with the Ministry of Housing identifying over 86,200 tourist and temporary flats that lack the necessary rental registration since July, out of which 20.9% of applications have been rejected and must be removed from online platforms like Airbnb or Booking.
Airbnb: The more they restrict it, the more it records profits – Ladadika and the White Tower
Despite stricter regulations, Airbnb's revenues continue to show resilience, with tax income from short-term rentals increasing significantly in recent years.
“Home is not a hotel” or “Welcome tourists” – Short-term rentals gave rise to opposing protests in Rovaniemi
In Rovaniemi, two opposing demonstrations regarding short-term rentals were held simultaneously, highlighting community concern over the increase in such activities and a call for welcoming tourists.
Housing detects 86,000 illegal tourist and seasonal apartments thanks to short-term rental registry
The Ministry of Housing has ordered digital platforms to remove over 86,000 listings for tourist and seasonal apartments that lack proper registration numbers and do not meet legal requirements.
Short-term rentals, a cap on the number of nights available in historic centers
New regulations are set to limit the number of nights short-term rental properties can be rented out in historic city centers across Europe, as part of a community housing plan by the European Commission.
Apartments for days? Poles generally support short-term rentals
The article discusses the attitudes of Poles towards short-term rentals, upcoming government changes to hotel services legislation, and new registration requirements for rental properties.
Short-term rentals in condominiums: when the regulation can prohibit them
The article discusses the ongoing debates and legal complexities surrounding short-term rentals in condominiums, emphasizing the regulations that might restrict them based on the residential use clauses.
Which Airbnbs are at risk of fines - What you need to do
The tax authority is targeting Airbnb income, conducting electronic checks on short-term rental income reported by taxpayers for this year's tax returns.
Is renting apartments by the day still profitable?
The article discusses potential government restrictions on short-term apartment rentals and their impact on investors and market dynamics.
Short-term rental apartments and the fire safety loophole
Proposed legislation in Poland aims to significantly restrict short-term rentals in residential blocks, requiring tenant consent from housing associations, while a competing government proposal is less stringent due to constitutional concerns.
Housing, all measures in the maneuver. Bonuses stuck at 50% and limits on short rentals
The government's fourth financial maneuver under Meloni officially ends the Superbonus phase and reverts building incentives to standard regulations, while maintaining a 50% bonus rate and introducing restrictions on short-term rentals.
A Revolution Is Coming: Government Strikes at Short-Term Rentals with Fire Safety Regulations
The Polish government plans to limit short-term apartment rentals through new fire safety regulations, providing a grace period for the market to self-regulate while outlining the criteria for municipalities to designate rental-free zones.