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Cape Town Tax Proposal Tests Airbnb Valuation And Policy Risk
Cape Town has proposed more than doubling municipal rates on short term rental properties, directly affecting Airbnb hosts and similar platforms.
The measure targets properties used for short stays, which are often listed on Airbnb, and could significantly raise operating costs for hosts in the city.
This move adds a fresh regulatory consideration for Airbnb’s presence in a key international tourism market.
For investors watching Airbnb, listed as NasdaqGS:ABNB, this development comes as...