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Regional Australia and the NSW Home Sharing Inquiry: a bitter sweet symphony
Airbnb, the undeniable poster child of the sharing economy, may be about to face one of its toughest PR battles yet.
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The Room Xchange connects guests to those with a spare room in exchange for help around the house
The Room Xchange connects those in need of accommodation with with providers who, in turn, require someone to help them a little around the house each day
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Sydney startup Hometime raises $1.5 million to expand short term rental management service
Sydney startup Hometime, a property management service for the likes of Airbnb and other players in the short-term rental space, has raised $1.5 million in a seed round led by Asia Principal Capital (APC).
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Sydney startup Everty is a peer-to-peer charging network for electric cars
Jumping strides ahead of Australia’s eventual electric car boom is Sydney startup Everty, a peer-to-peer charging network for electric cars.
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Airbnb management service Hometime wants to take the stress out of hosting
Hometime looks to help hosts “put their Airbnb properties on autopilot” by handling each aspect of the hosting experience.
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NSW startup Youcamp lets campers rent out spots on private land
Youcamp offerings range from simply allowing travellers in campers or caravans access to the land to park on, through to cottages or ‘glamping’ facilities.
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Value of Australia’s sharing economy hits $15 billion, while concerns around future of work grow
A report has found 22 percent of Australians are earning $50 or more from the sharing economy each month, with 5.6 percent, or around 800,000, earning over $300 per month.
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Melbourne app Vampr wants to help facilitate collaboration in the music industry
Vampr has taken inspiration from the contemporary dating app model to develop an app that allows musicians to more easily connect with each other.
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Sydney startup MadeComfy helps homeowners manage their Airbnb listing and guests
MadeComfy looks to simplify the listing and management process for people seeking to rent out their homes through platforms such as Airbnb.
