Airbnb’s shocking AI fail for Aussie woman
An Australian woman has recounted a “shocking” difference between how her and her partner were treated by Airbnb’s app.
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Popular Airbnb trick could lead to eviction
It’s a common way to make a bit of money – especially over the holidays – but this common Airbnb move is illegal.
Aussie Airbnb inherited by ‘mistake’
When the owners bought a unique property in rural Victoria, they had no idea the “derelict” train carriage it came with would be such a hit
Airbnb agrees with guests over annoying act
If there is one thing that riles up both Airbnb guests and hosts, it’s this – and now Airbnb Australia’s boss has picked a side.
Australia’s most loved Airbnb stays revealed
From staying in a refurbished train, to an authentic farm getaway, and the ultimate renovated shop, these are Australia’s greatest and most loved short-term accommodations for 2023.
Inside Rebel’s luxurious Bondi penthouse
Rebel Wilson has given fans a sneak peek inside the stunning Bondi penthouse she’s been staying in, as she thanked Airbnb for “hooking me up.”
Airbnb guest ‘from hell’ squatting at home for 500 days
It’s the ultimate Airbnb host horror story – the guest that just won’t pay and just won’t leave.
Airbnb’s shock claim about Dan’s new tax
The head of public policy for Airbnb Australia has made a big claim about the tax amid fears a holiday rental black market will emerge.
‘Greedy Dan’: Aussies blow up over new tax
‘Fed up’ Victorians are furious about the government’s new 7.5 per cent tax on short stay accommodation as confusion reigns over the details.
‘Say it 100 times’: Dan’s furious Airbnb clash
Daniel Andrews has clashed with a reporter in a fiery argument over his government’s “modest” 7.5 per cent Airbnb tax.
Dan Andrews drops Airbnb bombshell
The Victorian Premier this morning did something no other state leader has by dropping a bombshell policy that has been labelled “half-baked”.
‘Range of issues’: Albo’s swipe at Airbnb
Anthony Albanese has taken a pot shot at short-term rental operators such as Airbnb for adding “pressure” to the already strained market.
Dan grilled over Airbnb tax
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has been quizzed over whether he will implement a levy on Airbnb listings, which could see holiday rentals increase in costs.
Plan to ‘p*** off’ Aussie Airbnb owners
With fears Airbnb is fuelling the housing crisis one politician has a controversial plan aimed at deterring short-term rentals.
Dan to slug holidaymakers with new 7.5% tax
In an Australian first, the Victorian government is set to introduce a ‘holiday and tourism tax’ that will cost holidaymakers more.
‘Prison’: Tourist’s horror Airbnb in Bali
A tourist who booked a luxury Airbnb in Bali online was horrified by what she found in real life.
Aussie star’s epic home up for $16 a night
A gold medallist is putting his Aussie home up on Airbnb for three nights at a bargain price, and it features an epic $70,000 skate park.
Home of the week: City pad with opportunity aplenty
A luxury apartment in a prime location, perfect for the owner-occupier or aspiring Airbnb host, has hit the market in Darwin City.
Aussie city’s huge call on Airbnb
The City of Melbourne has made a huge call on short-term rentals amid the housing crisis and Airbnb is not impressed.
‘Surely not’: Wild Airbnb in Aussie backyard
A listing on Airbnb, which turned out to be nothing more than a tent in someone’s backyard, has left an Aussie woman completely shocked.
Weird, super popular Bondi Airbnb sold for $6.2m
One of Airbnb’s most popular seaside rentals has sold with a massive profit thanks to an unusual makeover.
Airbnb guest stunned by wild list of rules
An Airbnb guest was left gobsmacked after entering a property only to find the entire place littered with rules.
Immigration cuts, Singapore-style homes among ways to fix rent crisis
Experts have flagged that cuts to Victoria’s immigration and Big Build — or even copying international housing models — are among the ideas that could fix Melbourne’s rental woes.
Bush block transformed into resort-style oasis with two Airbnbs
In a labour of love by a fourth generation Victorian family, an overgrown property has been converted into an incredible estate with two additional cabins that’s moments from the foreshore.
Stars’ slumber party at life-size Barbie house
The fantasy life of living like a Barbie girl in a Barbie world is now a reality, with some lucky people getting a chance to live like a doll for a day in the life-size DreamHouse. See inside.
Horror find in OnlyFans creator’s bed
Australia’s most popular OnlyFans creator Anna Paul has opened up about her horror discovery in her Airbnb.
‘This isn’t a game’: Major tax crackdown on landlords, side hustles and AirBnbs
A major tax crackdown has begun thanks to a record number of Aussies with side hustles, Airbnb, Uber and sharing economy incomes and thousands written off as landlords.
Mystery letters sent to ‘rich’ Aussies
A mysterious group are targeting the suburbs they blame for Australia’s rental crisis and over the weekend they hit a new affluent area.
Own a ‘historic gem’ in small NSW town
An 1800s terrace, embedded in the historic fabric of a small NSW town and incredibly popular as an Airbnb, is for sale.
Airbnb host kicks renter over ‘sex work’
An Airbnb host went on a 15-minute tirade after wrongly assuming her guest was a sex worker – and now she’s had to pay up.
List shows Airbnb hosts have gone too far
An Airbnb’s “ridiculous” list of rules – including rationed toilet paper — has gone viral as Aussies complain the platform is overrun by “entitled” hosts.
Can you stop neighbours renting units out on Airbnb?
From short-term rental policies to guidelines for electric vehicle charging stations, Stephen Brell, president of the Strata Community Association answers all your burning strata questions.
Why this sticker in Melbourne is going viral
A sticker that’s popped up in Melbourne has caused a stir for calling out a major problem that is crippling Australians.
‘Location!’: Beloved Bondi Beach Airbnb no more
A beloved and highly sought-after Airbnb rental right across the road from Bondi Beach has sold as the perfect permanent weekend getaway.
Party boys’ Airbnb drug empire unravels
Two party boys’ Airbnb drug-dealing empire unravelled after police made a crucial discovery, a court has been told.
Airbnb’s big move amid rising cost of living
Despite evolving economic uncertainties, Airbnb is expecting a huge number of guests this year, with a renewed push into renting single rooms.
Creepy discovery in Airbnb bathroom
A woman claims her friends made a horrifying discovering in the bathroom of their Airbnb.
Outrage at ‘rare’ Sydney Airbnb room
A private Airbnb room has gone viral after sharp-eyed viewers noticed a number of bizarre issues with the listing.
Creepy discovery in Airbnb bathroom
A woman claims her friends made a horrifying discovering in the bathroom of their Airbnb.
Chinese tourists exact savage revenge
A couple went to extreme lengths to get revenge on their Airbnb host after he refused to cancel their booking.
Historic harbourside cottage offers unique opportunity
The two bedroom harbourside apartment has the potential to be transformed into an Airbnb, with the neighbouring rental property making around $140,000 a year. See inside below:
Airbnb savaged over ‘role’ in housing crisis
Short stay accommodation provider Airbnb has been slammed over allegations it has played a part in creating Australia’s housing crisis. But the firm has hit back.
Landlord’s Airbnb move sparks backlash
A Hobart landlord who owns a row of six terrace houses has sparked furious debate after revealing her plans for the heritage-listed properties.
Insane glass box home hanging off cliff listed
Adrenaline junkies will feel right at home at this uniquely horrifying location, which invites thrillseekers to live suspended nearly 400m above ground.
Coles reveals ‘hack’ to get cheap Airbnb
Supermarket giant Coles has launched a new way Aussie shoppers can get a discount off any Airbnb booking in a move it’s never done before.
WA flags more Airbnb regulation
Governments around the world are taking steps to crack down on short stay rental accommodation services like Airbnb and WA says it will follow in the coming years.
Baby dies in horror Airbnb drug mystery
A baby girl has died in tragic circumstances on a family holiday, after ingesting drugs her parents believe were left out in an Airbnb.
Airbnb makes ‘party ban’ permanent
A rule brought in to prevent superspreader events during the Covid-19 pandemic has been made permanent across the world.
Inside fight to fix Aussie rental crisis
Short-term rental accommodation platforms have long been blamed for a lack of rental properties, but do those claims hold water?
Why Airbnb wants to add another ‘tax’
Short-term rental site Airbnb has proposed a spate of measures to tackle Australia’s rental crisis, but it could cost holiday-makers more.
Airbnb squashes huge rumour with one figure
There has been plenty of talk about fed-up travellers ditching Airbnb for hotels again, but in one move the company has proven it’s actually thriving.
Aussie Airbnb is ‘most wanted’ in the world
South Australia is trending hot right now, the latest example being an Airbnb that is one of the most sought after in the world.
Unique waterfront home boasts wedding venue, dance studio
A freshly revived waterfront home in Sydney south’s luxury designs and surprise inclusions offers plenty of side hustle potential.
‘Small fortune’: Family’s ‘disaster’ Airbnb stay
They’d planned the perfect getaway but when a WA family arrived at their Airbnb a rundown – potentially snake infested – property awaited them.
Airbnb host kicks guest out via 2am text
An Airbnb guest was left in utter dismay when her host kicked her out of the property following a war of words at 2am.
Aussie city ranked second popular in world
Three Aussie cities have made the cut in the top trending travel spots in the world for 2023 – with one city taking second place.
Entire island available for jaw-dropping rent
The luxury island includes a large mansion, “all of life’s greatest pleasures right at your fingertips” and the chance to enjoy an “unspoilt tropical environment” all to yourself.
Aussies baffled by $4000-a-night Airbnb
An Airbnb host’s decision to list her cluttered Sydney home – complete with dirty pots and run-down bedrooms – has baffled travellers.
‘Gobsmacked’: Aussie doctor’s Airbnb saga
A doctor was so shocked by her recent Airbnb experience she felt the need to call them out publicly while noting a particular ‘red flag’ about the host.
Airbnb announces drastic new ban
A total of 15,000 Aussies were blocked from Airbnb bookings last NYE – and this year even tighter restrictions are in force one-night bookings.
Hobbiton home listed on Airbnb for just $10
For the very first time, fans are being offered the chance to book a stay in Middle-earth through Airbnb – but there’s a catch.
Foul discovery in Airbnb apartment
A Queensland couple received far more than they bargained for inside a Melbourne Airbnb they booked for a six-night getaway.
Airbnb slams new plan for Byron Bay
Byron Shire Council’s new plan to restrict properties to just 90 days of short-term holiday rentals has sparked backlash from Airbnb.
‘Overrun’: Number shows Byron is cooked
It’s the place to be seen on holiday but one number shows the huge damage that greed is having on this one-time paradise.
Airbnb co-founder mocked over listing
Airbnb’s billionaire co-founder Brian Chesky is allowing guests to stay in a private room in his San Francisco – but there’s just one problem.
Aussies’ $11.5k move as cost of living bites
Over two-thirds of Australians are looking for a way to combat the rising cost of living, with some considering one move to score them thousands.
Ugly World Cup Airbnb conditions exposed
Cockroach riddled and ridiculously overpriced Airbnb rentals are the latest hit to Qatar’s World Cup accommodation horror.
Loophole in Airbnb housing crisis crackdown
A tight rental market and housing crisis has led to a crackdown on short-term rentals, but some agents have found a way to get around it.
‘No bookings at all’: Airbnb hosts panic
Airbnb hosts are panicking about a sudden drop in bookings – prompting an outpouring of complaints from former guests.
Secret in Byron no one told you about
If you’re planning a trip to Byron Bay, consider something a little off-road from your typical Airbnb and acai bowls and you won’t be disappointed.
New app offers taste of the rich life
A wildly popular American business has arrived Down Under, promising to replicate the Airbnb experience for Australian car enthusiasts.
Airbnb guests stranded amid infuriating find
A family booked a house in Byron Bay ahead of a wedding, but were left utterly gobsmacked over what they discovered when they went to check in.
Drastic measure to solve rental crisis
A local council is going all out to solve the city’s rental housing crisis and asking suspicious neighbours to do one thing.
Photo of strange hotel find goes viral
It’s not something you would ever expect to find when you check into an Airbnb – which is why this snap has gone viral.
Aussie mum’s ‘hate’ booms into $20m idea
While on holiday with her young family, Aussie mum Alexandra Ormerod realised there was a big problem facing families desperate for a relaxing break.
Inside loan shark’s ritzy waterfront mansion
A ritzy “Versace-inspired” multimillion-dollar mansion – owned by one of the Gold Coast’s notorious identities – is up for rent on Airbnb.
‘Not OK’: Airbnb blasted over listing
Airbnb has swiftly removed a $165 a night bed and breakfast listing after it was lambasted in a viral TikTok.
‘Pristine’: Renovation uplifts Port Douglas property to a highly rated Airbnb
A stunning property fronting a beautiful beach north of Port Douglas has undergone a beautiful renovation and operates as a profitable Airbnb.
Bali tourist’s huge Airbnb mistake
Bree Robertson has revealed her strange twist of events after booking an Airbnb in Bali for a romantic getaway with her partner.
Netflix cops backlash over Stranger Things
Tens of thousands have signed petitions demanding Netflix reverse a controversial move regarding the hit series Stranger Things.
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