Short-stay accommodation jumps in Tasmania amid rental squeeze
Almost 500 dwellings in Tasmania have been converted to short-stay accommodation in just over a year. It's the first time short-stay data has been updated since the end of 2024.

Almost 500 dwellings in Tasmania have been converted to short-stay accommodation in just over a year. It's the first time short-stay data has been updated since the end of 2024.

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