Latest news and stories about airbnb in Portugal for expats and residents.
The European Commission is set to introduce a proposal for common rules allowing member states to better regulate short-term accommodation platforms like Airbnb. The initiative aims to alleviate housing pressure in high-demand areas across the European Union.
An analytical look at the challenges faced by expats navigating the Portuguese property market, specifically focusing on safety concerns and rental security issues.
An analytical overview of the property market in Porto, highlighting its leading position in local accommodation density.
Airbnb changes rules: guests should not perform tasks that are typically carried out by a cleaning crew, and insurance will compensate them in case of excess rain during their stays.
The document does not foresee a general ban on local accommodation, but establishes criteria to determine when restrictive measures may be adopted.
The document does not foresee a general ban on short-term rentals, but establishes criteria to determine when restrictive measures may be adopted by national, regional, or local authorities.
La future loi européenne sur le logement abordable prévoit de donner aux autorités locales une base juridique pour limiter les appartements destinés aux touristes.
The security force and the online platform have joined efforts to warn about an increase in scams. They advise that people become easy targets by being price-sensitive and attentive to promotions.
Porto has become the first city in the Iberian Peninsula to implement the Compliance Tab, a tool developed by Airbnb that allows municipal authorities to directly oversee local accommodation listings published on the platform, strengthening the ability to monitor activity and act in cases of non-compliance. The new feature was presented during the conference...
Jaime Rodríguez de Santiago, General Manager of Airbnb Marketing Services, SL for Spain and Portugal, views Porto as a European case study for balancing tourism growth, quality of life, and institutional collaboration. In an interview, he argues that local accommodation should be regulated based on evidence and rejects the notion that Airbnb is primarily responsible for...
Airbnb, Booking, and Expedia platforms were the most used.
