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Couple built cosy pod in just 10 days - now it's one of the UK's most popular Airbnbs

Interior designer Amanda Markham and her architect husband Roderick James built a home which was the most wish-listed Airbnb rental in the UK in 2020 and secures bookings over a year in advance

Daily Mirror

'We built a canal boat as a side hustle - now it's one of Manchester's top-rated Airbnbs'

Best friends Erin and Harry designed their own 70-foot canal boat with the idea to create a unique, millionaire yacht-style stay

Manchester Evening News

Young Portuguese defer dreams as housing crisis bites

((This March 21 story has been corrected to fix rent cost and clarify view of interviewee in paragraphs 28 and 29) )

Reuters

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Mum and daughter transform homes into Airbnbs

Jill and Zoe have turned a hobby into a full-time job

Liverpool Echo

Germany, Portugal and Spain travel warnings issued to Edinburgh holidaymakers

A number of warning has been issued to those looking to jet off to popular holiday destinations, from tourist restriction, accommodation issues and strike action potentially impacting plans.

Edinburgh Live

Portugal to start major crackdown on Airbnb and other holiday rentals

Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa has introduced measures to encourage landlords to convert their holiday homes while banning all new licenses for Airbnbs

Daily Mirror

Portugal ends Golden Visas, curtails Airbnb rentals to address housing crisis

(This Feb. 16 story has been corrected to make clear that the scheme offers residency rights, not an EU passport, which golden visa-holders can apply for after five years, in paragraphs 9 and 11)

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Airbnb feels like staying with a cheap, uptight friend – then paying for the privilege

Once, it seemed an economical and adventurous alternative to a hotel. But I doubt I’ll be using it again

The Guardian - UK

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

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

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

Are Airbnbs more cost-effective than hotels?

NerdWallet looked at the price of 1,000 Airbnb listings and compared them to the cost of hotels

The Independent UK

Manchester's unique and quirky Airbnbs you can rent for a weekend break this summer

Here are a range of top-rated homes and apartments with availability this summer

Manchester Evening News

Landlords evicting tenants for Airbnb and holiday lets, report finds

Rachael Maskell, the York Central MP, has proposed a bill to tackle shortage of private rental housing

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Belfast Live

Northern Ireland property: Woman transforms three properties into beautiful Airbnbs

Nuala has shared a look inside these homes which have been completely renovated - with a lot of work being done by herself

Manchester Evening News

'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

Pedestrian.tv

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.

ABC News

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?

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WEKU

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.

Edinburgh Live

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.

Daily Mirror

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

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