The NSW govt and Airbnb

I just saw in the paper (Sydney Morning Herald) that the NSW government are going to announce today that they are going to embrace the 'collaborative economy' and 'develop a framework for its potential regulation'. So that's good news. It's not just about Airbnb, but Airbnb are one of the most prominent players in the 'collaborative economy'. It will take a while for anything to happen, but I suspect it may make councils relax and hold fire for a while. People with properties in strata buildings will still have issues because it's not just council they are battling.
Scott

 

I'd be worried. As soon as govt meddles in anything, they render it unusable

 

Last year the NSW gave the green light to Uber, which pleased everyone except the taxi industry. Local councils will be happy for some direction on Airbnb.

 

Huh?

Look at the uber example above? If all they do is set the framework and provide clarity it will actually be a very good thing.

 

Exceptions to every rule but generally things are better when govt doesn't add bureaucracy, red tape, etc

And not every state is supportive of uber I thought?

 

I am in no way asking for the death of hotels, but....

 

@Gockie good on you Linda.

And I wouldnt be worrying about the Hotels. They dont worry about you.

 

yeah and the price of taxi cab license dropped. Taxis rates really overpriced in australia i reckon.

 

there's a good article in theage on the airbnb scene in melbourne and how people are being creative making extra income on this.

Fresh bread and mykis but hold the tea - Melbourne's favourite Airbnb hosts reveal their secrets

 

in the paper version it talks about moguls of airbnb in melbourne - one chinese guy bascially has 80 rooms (that's a bit insane) if you calculate 80 rooms at $100 that is $8000 X 15 days (50% occupancy) is still $120,000 per month gross.

 

As long as its legal and safe accommodation then good on him! I love it.