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Inspections by Tourism Service on Airbnb properties
ATHENS. The bill on the specifications of short-term rental properties and the inspections thereof is in the final stretch towards the Plenary Session of Parliament.
Municipality taking action with regard to parking of rental cars
CORFU. Businesses are requested to submit ownership titles, lease agreements or usage concession agreements for the designated parking spaces to the Technical Services Department of Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands Municipality.
Tax incentives to turn Airbnb properties into long-term rentals
ATHENS. Bill presented by the Ministries of National Economy, Development, and Tourism for its implementation starting from the next tourist season. Announcements to be made by Greek PM at the Thessaloniki International Fair.
Cap on Airbnb-type accommodation in Corfu except for Diapontia Islands with new spatial planning
CORFU. This year΄s season is slower for short-term rental properties.
Tourist season starting with personnel shortages
CORFU. Pericles Katsaros: "The procedures for work visas for migrant workers from third countries are time-consuming."
Minimum monthly rent of €9,200 for ground floor property in Samaras pedestrian precinct
CORFU. Interested parties will be able to submit their sealed bids from March 13th to March 26th. The winner will be whoever submits the highest offer.
Vehicle Rental with Driver Association meets with Deputy Mayor for Tourism
CORFU. They updated the Deputy Mayor about issues related to their sector and the priorities of the Association, in view of the new tourist season.
Bookings begin for hotels and rental accommodation
CORFU. The first charter flights are expected in the last week of March. Positive signs for the new tourist season.
Tourism revenue results for this season
CORFU. Price increases are coming for hotels, rental accommodation and catering establishments.
Slight reduction in real estate prices expected in Corfu in 2024
CORFU. Advertisements for short-term accommodation rentals from property owners are gradually appearing, aiming to fill the gap during the winter until the new tourist season begins.
Long-term accommodation in Corfu expensive and difficult to find
CORFU. Corfu Town and other areas caught up in the Airbnb ΄mania΄. Estate agents have priority lists. Foreign investors buying up property in Corfu.
Hotels and rental accommodation not full in May
CORFU. The weather conditions and expensive airfares affected occupancy rates. There has been a slight decrease in business in the town due to traffic congestion and lack of parking spaces.
Not even a single house available for rent in Corfu Town
CORFU. Waiting lists in real estate agencies for a house. Regional Council asks that public buildings be provided to house public employees.
Deputy Regional Governor for Business & Competition: Issues in rental sector brought to the table
IONIAN ISLANDS. Due to their nature, these businesses do not benefit from the various programmes.
Corfu rental cars in high demand
CORFU. The huge demand in combination with the reduced availability of about 2,000 vehicles, has led to rental cars being difficult to find.
Corfu property rental prices up by 19% in 2019
CORFU. In 2019 the whole of Greece saw increases in property sales prices (8%) and rental prices (10%).
BBC: "On Greek islands locals have nowhere to live because of Airbnb"
UK. A BBC article talks about the negative effects of Airbnb on the residents of Greek islands who "have nowhere to live".
Spot checks for undeclared income from Airbnb services
The Tax Office has set up a system of spot checks to detect taxpayers who rent out accommodation via the Airbnb internet platform but do not declare the rental income in their tax declarations.
