Mixed reactions to URA proposal from home owners

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The Urban Redevelopment Authority's (URA) proposal to allow short-term rental of condominium units via platforms like Airbnb has drawn mixed reactions.

Yesterday's proposal will allow condo owners to rent out their properties for short-term stays if those holding at least 80 per cent of the development's share value agree to allow such rentals.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on April 17, 2018, with the headline Mixed reactions to URA proposal from home owners. Subscribe