Airbnb to extend its long-term rental market place to UK tenants

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Concept aims to counter criticism that the platform contributes to housing crises in major tourism destinations

Airbnb is introducing its long-term rental marketplace that allows tenants to sublet homes on a part-time basis to the UK, as the platform responds to criticism that it has contributed to higher prices and housing shortages.

Airbnb’s push into working more closely with landlords — and its emphasis that such properties are used only occasionally as short-term lets — comes amid mounting criticism that the company and rivals such as Vrbo and Booking.com are driving up rents and housing costs.

 

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