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Short-stay debate reignites after resident floats idea of register to the City of Melbourne
A respected Southbank short-stay operator and an owners corporation believe an idea mooted to have a register regulating the use of short-stay accommodation could be problematic.
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Residents still concerned about short-stay
When Melbourne, and then Victoria, re-entered lockdown in July and August, some residents hoped that short-stay operators had been put out of business for at least the medium term, if not for good.
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Most short-stays banned
Short-stay accommodation like Airbnb has effectively been banned by the state government under stage four restrictions imposed on August 2.
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“Defining case” on short-stay looms
A short-stay operator is seeking damages from the owners’ corporation (OC) of Southbank’s Prima Tower in what some have billed as a “defining case” in the context of COVID-19.
Read MoreShort-stay “apocalypse”
The rental market in Southbank and surrounds is flooded due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic related collapse of the short-stay market, according to real estate agents and short stay operators.
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Resident wins short-stay battle
Residents living in Southbank’s Platinum Tower at Clarke St continue to battle issues with short-stays in their building despite the recent landmark victory of one.
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A storm of pain is looming
The threat of short-stay operators taking over residential towers stems from a failure of government regulation.
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Locking out boxes
The City of Melbourne is playing an active role in removing illegal lock-boxes from public infrastructure, which are used to carry keys for short-stay apartments.
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Hopes high for OC reform Bill
After five years, owners’ corporations may finally see legislative reform enter the Victorian Parliament this year.
Read MoreCommittee to combat serviced apartments
The Southbank Residents Group (SRG) is attempting to nullify growing concerns within the community surrounding serviced apartments.
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“Defining case” on short-stay looms
Locking out boxes
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