EU cracks down on Airbnb with new rental rules
The European Commission unveils sweeping regulations for short-term rentals like Airbnb and Booking.com, requiring mandatory data sharing and registration to combat housing shortages.
The European Commission unveils sweeping regulations for short-term rentals like Airbnb and Booking.com, requiring mandatory data sharing and registration to combat housing shortages.
Groundbreaking rental reforms in Victoria will introduce portable bonds and ban key money fees, offering tenants greater flexibility and financial relief in Australia's competitive rental market.
Los Angeles County faces a mounting rental debt crisis as landlords struggle with millions in unpaid rent despite emergency COVID-19 assistance programmes.
Exclusive: After 13 years of renting out her Spanish villa, a seasoned A Place in the Sun host shares the shocking realities and hidden costs of holiday letting that travel shows never mention.
New data reveals Australia's rental crisis is worsening, with average households now spending over 30% of income on housing. Experts warn of growing homelessness and call for urgent government intervention.
Music City's rental boom turns to bust as developers flood market with luxury apartments, forcing unprecedented concessions including 2-3 months free rent and waived fees to attract tenants.
The UK's competition watchdog has designated Google with special status, potentially forcing significant changes to how the tech giant operates its search engine for British users.
The Bank of England issues stark warning to Silicon Valley giants over 'black box' AI systems threatening financial stability. Governor Andrew Bailey demands urgent transparency improvements.
New data reveals Australia's rental crisis is worsening, with average households now spending over 30% of income on housing. Meanwhile, political tensions rise over immigration policies and economic pressures mount.
New data reveals Australia's rental crisis has worsened dramatically, with average households now spending over 30% of income on housing as the government scrambles for solutions ahead of the budget.
Renters deliver masterclass in tenant rights after landlord threatens eviction over discovery they're planning to move out anyway. The bold letter response has been hailed as 'absolute perfection'.
Exclusive look at the controversial rental property dividing lines in Bondi that have outraged tenants and triggered official council action in Sydney's heated rental market.
A Sydney rental property has sparked outrage with its unusual prohibition on taking photographs inside the home during inspections, leaving potential tenants baffled and frustrated.
A landlord's extraordinary clause banning tenants from cooking in their own kitchen has ignited legal controversy and tenant rights discussions across the UK rental market.
UK regulator Ofcom launches a major campaign to ensure pornography websites comply with the new Online Safety Act, enforcing strict age verification to protect minors from harmful content.
A Sydney tenant has scored a significant victory at the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal, forcing a landlord to return a $2,600 bond illegally withheld after an eviction without a stated cause. The case sets a crucial precedent for renters' rights in
An Airbnb guest in California barricaded herself inside a luxury property, causing £10,000 in damages while taking bizarre selfies, in a shocking short-term rental horror story.
A working family from Perth faces an agonising search for a new home after their landlord put their rental property on the market, exposing Scotland's deepening housing affordability crisis.
A basic brick-and-tile house in Perth's Swan region, described as being in the 'middle of nowhere', is being offered for a jaw-dropping $1,000 per week, highlighting the city's severe rental crisis and soaring property costs.
New data from Rightmove shows London's average monthly rent has hit a staggering £2,121, as experts warn the Spring Budget offers little relief for tenants in the capital's fiercely competitive market.
A devastating report reveals Britain's deepening retirement rental nightmare, with soaring costs pushing pensioners to the brink and creating 'no-go' zones for retirees across major cities.
Renters left furious after discovering unexpected handwritten note from landlord upon moving into new apartment. The viral story exposes growing tensions in UK's rental market.
An Adelaide tenant's dream rental turned into a health hazard nightmare after discovering what appears to be human faeces and urine stains throughout the Gawler East property, exposing a growing crisis in the South Australian rental market.
A major dispute erupts between a London estate agent and a tenant over alleged lease violations and a secret pet. The explosive email exchange reveals accusations of dishonesty and threats of legal action.
A London rental dispute turns nasty as an estate agent accuses a tenant of fabricating reasons to break her contract, then charges her £1,200 for a full lock replacement. The tenant shares the shocking email exchange.
Exclusive investigation reveals a surge in draconian rental contracts banning everyday activities like working from home, having visitors, or even playing music. Tenants face a silent housing crisis.
Exclusive investigation reveals how a Westminster landlord is charging premium rent for a dangerous London flat with severe safety violations and no fire protection.
Exclusive investigation reveals Hertz is charging loyal customers hundreds of pounds for tiny dents and scratches, despite them purchasing full damage waivers. Are you at risk?
A perfect storm of soaring immigration and plummeting construction has ignited an unprecedented rental crisis across Australia, with desperate tenants now facing off against dozens of competitors for a single home.
A New York woman's bizarre rental listing for a windowless room with a strict 'no showering' policy has caused outrage online, with critics slamming the 'dystopian' housing market.