Airbnb data identifies illegal social home sublets
Nearly 6,000 social homes are thought to be illegally listed on short-term rental platforms.
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"This is public money being abused. It's good that it's being tackled, but it's a huge piece of work."
— Geraldine Girardi , Activist
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Nearly 6,000 social homes are thought to be illegally listed on short-term rental platforms.
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