UPDATED: Regulations approved in principle in Melbourne
Australia: The City of Melbourne has approved new regulations in principle for short-term rentals, including introducing registration fees of up to $350 a year and a mandatory 180-day renting cap.
Riparide raises $4m for international expansion plans
Australia: Melbourne-based online portal Riparide, which specialises in providing unique properties and experiences in regional Australia, has raised $4 million in investment as it looks to accelerate its international expansion plans. The investment round was backed by private investment groups Macdoch Ventures and Upswell Ventures. Founded in 2014, Riparide promises to offer “soul-fulfilling escapes” in […]
Bringing in-room tablets to short-term rentals: Henry Bennett, YourWelcome
Spain: YourWelcome co-founder Henry Bennett speaks to ShortTermRentalz at November’s Short Stay Summit in Barcelona about adding an “extra service layer” to the short-term rental industry by incorporating in-room tablets for guests, as well as the company’s expansion plans with office openings in Melbourne and Barcelona in the pipeline. For more information, visit the YourWelcome […]