Finally, an Airbnb for…uh, nudists
I’d say we’ve now reached peak Airbnb clone with this version for naturists but it’s only beginning. At BnbGuard we see a lot of Australian listings on niche holiday letting websites, and it’s increasing....
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Are STRs fueling the wrong kind of construction?
This article from Domain talks about how Melbourne is building mainly 1 and 2br apartments, fine for today’s buyers but not so much when people start wanting families. Clearly the huge demand for short-term...
Short-term letting taking over? What local governments can do
Short-term letting is a major concern for many local governments, especially those in tourist hotspots. We covered the reasons why in our last post. BnbGuard is working with a number of councils across Australia...
Why Australian councils should worry about holiday rentals
The sudden explosion in the popularity of holiday rentals has taken nearly all Australian local councils off guard. What was once a few homes every now and then is now every-other-home every-other-night in many...
Unwanted holiday rentals – What is the law?
Short-term holiday rentals can be a nightmare if they’re happening next door. Read on for what you can do about it. Having your neighbour’s place on Airbnb may not cause you any grief, or...
Australian Stratas and unwanted short-term rentals. What can you do about it?
As a strata committee member you’ve just found a resident in your building has listed their place on a short-term holiday rental site like Airbnb. What can you do about it? First, the bad...
Illegal sublets in Australia – What are your rights as a landlord?
If you’re a landlord, you may be worried about your tenant putting your property up on Airbnb. And you should be. So what are the rules around subletting in Australia? What can you do if you find your tenant is doing it?a
Seven signs your tenant is subletting
The dangers of unauthorised short-term subletting are well known, with horror stories common in the media and across the internet. Property damage, out-of-control parties, drug dens, brothels and crime are just a few of the problems bad guests can cause. So how can you tell if your tenant is subletting? Here are some signs to watch for.
Should you worry about unauthorised subletting?
For a tenant, subletting a property without their landlord’s permission seems like a harmless way to earn extra cash. While most short-term renters are honest and decent, bad guests can cause problems
