Re: “Spain orders Airbnb to block nearly 66,000 holiday rental listings over rule violations” (Could 19, Enterprise):
It was fascinating to learn what Spain is doing in regards to the housing disaster. With over 321,000 licensed short-term leases, the federal government is cracking down on over 65,000 that aren’t correctly permitted and need Airbnb to close off these listings. Barcelona goes even additional, with 10,000 short-term rental items not allowed after 2028. That’s 10,000 items that Spaniards will be capable of reside in.
Seattle is just half the inhabitants of Barcelona, however what if there are 5,000 items in Seattle that might be freed up for Seattleites to have the ability to reside in? Inns had been designed for short-term leases. I believe it’s time to return to that mannequin. Will probably be fascinating to see how this works in Spain, however I’m glad to see a authorities that’s prepared to really sort out the housing downside.
Ed McConkey, Bonney Lake
