News about short-term rental

KUALA LUMPUR (July 7): Airbnb has lauded the Malaysian government for the several key incentives dedicated to businesses in the tourism sector under the economic stimulus packages and proposed that they be extended to short-term rental accommodation (STRA) hosts.

    In a move that neighbours consider to be a taunt, a Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles homeowner has had her house painted a bright bubblegum pink with two emojis.

  KUALA LUMPUR (April 17): In a survey commissioned by Airbnb, half of the 880 respondents would prefer to have a national set of guidelines for short-term rentals.

PETALING JAYA (August 24): Short-term accommodation rentals of homes in the Klang Valley are being pegged as the new venue of choice for raves, wild parties which may feature drug-use, loud music and alcohol consumption.

PETALING JAYA (July 26): As residential property leasing market becomes challenging in the Kuala Lumpur city centre due to oversupply, Knight Frank Malaysia observed more owners turning to short-term leasing for higher yield in 1H18.

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PETALING JAYA (April 16): Singapore (pictured) has begun seeking public feedback on allowing private rents to be rented on a short-term basis, similar to those on Airbnb, reported Reuters.