NSW’s most popular holiday spots divided over limits on Airbnb rentals
by Jordyn Beazley from World news | The Guardian on (#6B17N)
Not all councils agree on best way to tackle homelessness caused in part by popularity of short-term rentals such as Airbnb
Councils responsible for some of New South Wales' most popular tourism destinations are urging the incoming Minns government to give them the power to further restrict short-term holiday rentals.
In December, the Byron shire council, which has the highest rate of homelessness in the state outside Sydney, voted in favour of introducing a 90-day cap on some short-term holiday rentals in an effort to generate more long-term rental supply.
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