Belfast has 10,000 people living in housing stress
Calls are being made for new legislation to regulate short-term holiday lets after a house in East Belfast was advertised online at a cost of £19,000 for ten weeks.
“They are sofa surfing, sleeping in crowded homes, and feel that they cannot reach their full potential, without having a place they can call home.” “Housing stress across the city is real, affecting quality of life. While HMOs fall under housing regulations, Airbnbs are classified as tourism and fall under the Department for the Economy. While Tourism NI inspects Airbnbs, this is only for quality, not for how many operate in a given area. Without tighter regulations from the Economy Minister, this issue will only grow, further squeezing local renters out of the market.
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