Brisbane vs shortterm accommodation

THE Brisbane City Council has warned property owners in the city who list homes on short-term accommodation sites like Airbnb that they will face a 50% jump in rates unless they return to longterm renting.

The measure arrives in the midst of a housing crisis in Brisbane, with the Council stating it will now be tracking short-term accommodation through data searches and resident reports.

Rates rises under the scheme will not impact owners who only lease out a single room, granny flat or shared accommodation.