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Unfortunately, most of the owners of Airbnb and other short-term rentals in Greece are non-Greek citizens who got a "golden passport" in the recent years, buyin
by aloukissas 6y ago
Unfortunately, most of the owners of Airbnb and other short-term rentals in Greece are non-Greek citizens who got a "golden passport" in the recent years, buying off a huge chunk of the apartment inventory in Athens and elsewhere.
Re: couch-surfing -- probably a bad metaphor on my end. I meant the "rent a room in a house" model that Airbnb offers.
- swarnie_ 6y agoI had no idea. Thinking back I doubt the place we stayed was ever intended to be a rental, it felt like a very large house which had been portioned up in to 4 flats and a make-shift reception area added. Cool city but some worrying experiences, might check out some islands next time.
- aloukissas 6y agoOne such reference: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/02/16/mass-evictions-athens-government-offers-golden-visa-incentive/ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/02/16/mass-evictions-a...
- kofejnik 6y ago> Unfortunately, most of the owners of Airbnb and other short-term rentals in Greece are non-Greek citizens who got a "golden passport" in the recent years, buying off a huge chunk of the apartment inventory in Athens and elsewhere. why is this unfortunate? I thought investment is good for economy?
- cool_dude85 6y agoNo wonder you hear so much cheering from Skid Row whenever the stock market has a big day. "Things are looking good for GDP growth!" they shout, from their tents.
- swarnie_ 6y agoGreece have been bought, sold and bought again. Economic slaves of Europe at this point.