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Could a tax against empty homes help end Australia's housing crisis? (www.abc.net.au)
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My first instinct is "yes" but then I thought about it and I think it's just going to exacerbate the short-stay problem unless combined with other measures.

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[-] argv_minus_one@beehaw.org 3 points 1 year ago

There would have to be a minimum term for it to qualify. Otherwise, that could be worked around with a “lease” with a term of one day.

[-] Taleya@aussie.zone 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

True, but the simple fact of making it a lease with all the legal protection and obligations inherent under tenancy laws would absolutely blow a hole in AirBnB's arse.

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