Vancouver aims to curb short-term house rentals
Move follows report last week warning that West Coast Canadian city is world's most at risk for housing bubble
Vancouver
VANCOUVER unveiled further steps last week aimed at easing a housing affordability and availability crisis, two days after a report warned that the West Coast Canadian city was the world's most at risk for a housing bubble.
Mayor Gregor Robertson said Vancouver plans to restrict short-term rentals, such as Airbnb, to primary homes - a move aimed at increasing the availability of long-term rentals for residents.
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