Pressure on short-stay sector grows as councils powerless to enforce caps
politics
City of Sydney Deputy Mayor Jess Miller is warning that short-term accommodation investors could exploit new housing developments in New South Wales. Per ABC News (Australia), local councils currently lack the power to enforce caps on these rentals. The situation highlights growing pressure on the short-stay sector as the region seeks to increase housing delivery.
Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-24/nsw-airbnbs-sydney...
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