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Regional tourism growth sees rise in Airbnb listings, but its leaving renting families high and dry
With a regional tourism boom and the potential for greater financial returns, more property owners in some regional centres are listing their homes for short-term holiday accommodation instead of leasing to long-term tenants.
Key points:
- Regional areas across Australia are experiencing mass rental shortages
- A boost in domestic tourism has been an incentive for owners to offer their properties as short-term rentals
- The demand for long-term rental properties has led to $100 a week increases in some regions
In just a 15-minute period Leisa McKinnon’s phone goes off twice: a five-night booking and a three-night booking for her Airbnb property.
“There it goes,” Ms McKinnon said.
She is accustomed to her phone’s “ping” as guests book her…
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