Real Estate Investor Magazine February 2025 February 2025 | Page 54
By Robin Booth
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Short-Term Rental Reg What South Africa can le from Global Challenges
By Robin Booth
The rapid rise of Airbnb and other short-term rental platforms has transformed the global property market . While these platforms have provided lucrative income opportunities for property owners and helped boost local tourism , they have also led to housing affordability concerns in many cities .
As a result , governments worldwide have introduced stricter regulations to curb shortterm rentals , with varying degrees of success .