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Housing affordability: Is Airbnb to blame?
New data suggests landlords favour Airbnb-type rentals over long-term tenants, but the home-sharing website's impact on housing affordability remains contentious.
Andrew Taylor is a Senior Reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald.
New data suggests landlords favour Airbnb-type rentals over long-term tenants, but the home-sharing website's impact on housing affordability remains contentious.
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