Rental homeowners association ASTRHO founded
Worldwide: A new association for short-term rental owners, the Association for Short-Term Rental Homeowners [ASTRHO], has announced its launch. According to VRMIntel, ASTRHO hopes to bring together “like minded individuals and companies” within the short-term rental industry. The not-for-profit group was created for homeowners seeking to find education and resources about marketing, operations and investment. […]
Taipei bans short-term rentals for quarantine purposes
Taiwan: The mayor of Taipei Huang Shan-shan (黃珊珊) has announced that the city will no longer allow the rental of private premises for quarantining. The decision was made due to concern that the practice could lead to a resurgence in COVID-19 cases. Landlords found renting out apartments for the purposes of quarantine will be fined […]
Brazilian proptech Housi set to file for IPO
Brazil: Brazilian proptech startup Housi is preparing paperwork to file for an initial public offering [IPO], just over a year after launching its operations. It is believed that the likes of Credit Suisse, Bank of America, UBS, Citigroup, and Banco Safta are organising the public offer. Operating out of São Paulo, Housi raised $11 million in […]
Channel 4 commissions holiday home makeover show
UK: Channel 4 has commissioned production company IWC to produce a new show centring on holiday homes. Hire My Home will follow a pair of interior designers as they renovate and revitalise rentals across the UK. Jo Street, head of daytime production for Channel 4 and head of Hub Glasgow, commissioned the series, which will […]