Scottish short-term rental owners fight to keep properties open
UK: Four Edinburgh Landlords using short-term rental platform Airbnb have gone to the Scottish government with a request to stay open. The group are protesting a ruling that the location and high turnover causes disturbance to the area’s residential character. Edinburgh council initially told the owners to remove the listing in January. They have claimed […]
Airbnb to set up $250 million host support fund
US: After fielding criticism that its refund policy leaves hosts to burden too much of the cost, Airbnb is providing $250 million to support hosts. The company hopes to offset losses caused by coronavirus cancellations to their host community across the globe. The payment applies to those suffering from cancellations made between 14-31 March, the […]