City of Sydney to investigate Airbnb ban for investment properties
The City of Sydney is exploring a ban on property investors listing entire homes on platforms like Airbnb. This initiative aims to address the housing crisis by freeing up inner-city housing for residents. The proposed ban would primarily target non-primary residences, while allowing homeowners to rent out their primary homes or parts of their residences.
- ▪The City of Sydney is investigating ways to ban investors from using their second homes as short-term rentals.
- ▪The proposed ban would affect only entire property listings that are non-primary residences, including investment properties.
- ▪Greens Councillor Matthew Thompson emphasized that homes should be for residents rather than commercialized for profit.
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| Publication time | Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:30:00 +1000 |
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