Western Australia Premier Mark McGowan has indicated new restrictions are set to be introduced for Airbnb owners.
Following new data released by the Real Estate Institute of WA which reveals that WA’s rental vacancy rate is currently sitting at 0.7 percent, Premier McGowan has said new regulations surrounding Airbnbs are likely to be introduced.
The shockingly low rate is believed to be due properties being rented for short stay accommodation such as Airbnb and Stayz.
Mr McGowan was asked in an interview with The West whether he would consider placing a ban on Airbnb services.
“That’s a big call,” he said.
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