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Greece considers new short-term rental restrictions for islands and tourist hotspots
Reading Time: 2 minutesGreece: Greece is considering new restrictions on short-term rentals in some of its busiest tourism destinations as authorities look to address concerns around overtourism, housing availability and infrastructure pressure.
Deadly shooting raises concerns over STR policy in Columbia
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: A deadly shooting at an Airbnb property on 6 June in Columbia, South Carolina, led city leaders to reconsider the city’s approach to short-term rental (STR) regulations. The incident resulted in the death of 18-year-old Jayden Brackins and left three other teenagers injured. Two suspects have been arrested, and police are searching for another […]
Spain proposes 21% VAT on short-term rentals amid housing crisis
Reading Time: 2 minutesSpain: The Spanish government has unveiled a proposal to impose a 21 per cent value-added tax (VAT) on short-term tourist rentals, aiming to address the nation’s escalating housing shortage and the impact of mass tourism. The proposed rate – more than double the 10 per cent currently applied to hotel stays – would apply to […]
Airbnb under investigation by EU over gatekeeper status
Reading Time: < 1 minuteEurope: Airbnb has challenged claims that it qualifies as a ‘gatekeeper’ under the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), after being added to a compliance list earlier this month.
Arizona mayors push for local rental control
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Mayors from northern Arizona are advocating for increased local authority to regulate short-term rentals in their communities.
Tuesday 22 April [4pm BST] – HOW to future proof your business within a more regulated STR market
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSponsored by PriceLabs Hosted by STRz editor Priya Khaira Regulations – and specifically disproportionate regulations – are becoming one of the greatest threats to the future of the short-term rental industry, with more radical solutions being proposed in markets around the world. In this session, we will analyse the types of legislation being proposed globally […]