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EU proposes new rules to curb Airbnb, boost affordable housing

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The European Commission has proposed new rules to give cities more power to regulate short-term rental platforms like Airbnb. These measures aim to address rising housing costs and a perceived shortage of long-term rental properties in tourist-heavy areas. The proposed Affordable Housing Act seeks to provide legal clarity for local authorities to implement restrictions without violating EU single market regulations, a move that has faced legal challenges in cities worldwide. AI

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EU proposes new rules to curb Airbnb, boost affordable housing

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    EU plan aims to help cities crack down on Airbnb, holiday rentals

    European cities will gain more leeway to curb short-term rentals such as Airbnb under new EU plans that aim to bring down housing costs in tourism hotspots. The European Commission laid out conditions on Wednesday under which local authorities can limit short lets, under a propos…

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