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US housing regulator considers short-term rental lending measures

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: The main US housing regulator is calling for input on how to safeguard against potential lending risks associated with residential buildings filled with short-term rental units. The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), run by director Mark Calabria (see pic) is requesting public comment on questions related to mortgages in developments where a large proportion […]

Belvilla adds Murcia homes

Reading Time: < 1 minuteSpain: Murcia-based company The Art of Living in Spain, has signed an agreement with Belvilla, part of OYO Vacation Homes. The agreement will give homeowners on the Costa Cálida access to a worldwide platform where they can promote their homes via Airbnb, booking.com, HomeAway and others. “This agreement is a great opportunity to give a […]

Market looks to Airbnb Q1 results as barometer of travel rebound

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Airbnb Inc is set to release its Q1 financial results on May 13, after the market closes. The company’s earnings have been hit by Covid travel restrictions butthe market, and the wider travel industry will be looking at its Q1 results as a barometer for travel’s rebound from the pandemic. Airbnb’s overall net nights […]