BC renters paying billions more in rent thanks to short-term rentals

Short Term Rentals a cause for rental shortage

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BC renters paying billions more in rent thanks to short-term rentals

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September 26, 2023

Amir Ali Sep 20 2023, 10:20 am Dailyhive.com

 

Short-term rentals are having a significant impact on the long-term market in BC, and according to a report from McGill University, it could mean residents are paying billions more to rent.

The “groundbreaking report” was done by McGill University Professor Dr. David Wachsmuth, and it sheds light on how commercial short-term rentals influence rental costs in BC.

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