Airbnb Restrictions May Miss the Mark in Easing Rental Crisis, New Data Shows

Just 1 in 8 owners would be swayed by further restrictions or levies; most would leave their properties empty rather than convert them to long-term rentals. The Airbnb app logo is displayed on an iPhone on Aug. 3, 2016. The Airbnb app logo is displayed on an iPhone on Aug. 3, 2016. Carl Court/Getty Images Many Airbnb owners say imposing stricter booking limits will not persuade them to convert their properties into long-term rentals, according to a survey of 1,000 hosts in Sydney and Melbourne. Airbnb contracted YouGov to carry...