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short-term rentals

Time’s up for some short term rentals in B.C., as new housing rules transform scene

Petra Löwer Dec 8, 2023

Nancy Paine’s short-term rental business is dead in the water. As co-founder and CEO of Victoria-based Superhost, Paine said she had been at the forefront of the Airbnb revolution for seven years, acting as a “liaison” for…
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High rates, regulations have some rethinking short-term rental ownership: experts

Petra Löwer Nov 9, 2023

Higher interest rates, combined with stricter regulations, have some Canadians beginning to second-guess the wisdom of investing in a short-term rental property. Deana Steele says she has never seen as many condo and vacation homes…
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After May 2024, your B.C. Airbnb listing may no longer be valid

Petra Löwer Oct 28, 2023

The B.C. government’s new rules limiting short-term rentals are facing growing opposition, with people across many sectors warning of unintended consequences. The new rules have sent vacation and event plans up in the air along…
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