Re: “Spain orders Airbnb to block nearly 66,000 holiday rental listings over rule violations” (Might 19, Enterprise):
It was fascinating to learn what Spain is doing concerning the housing disaster. With over 321,000 licensed short-term leases, the federal government is cracking down on over 65,000 that aren’t correctly permitted and wish Airbnb to close off these listings. Barcelona goes even additional, with 10,000 short-term rental items now not allowed after 2028. That’s 10,000 items that Spaniards will be capable of dwell in.
Seattle is just half the inhabitants of Barcelona, however what if there are 5,000 items in Seattle that could possibly be freed up for Seattleites to have the ability to dwell in? Accommodations have been designed for short-term leases. I feel it’s time to return to that mannequin. It is going to be fascinating to see how this works in Spain, however I’m glad to see a authorities that’s prepared to really sort out the housing drawback.
Ed McConkey, Bonney Lake
