Airbnb could be damaging the value of some neighbourhood homes.

Researchers using Auckland census data have identified links between more Airbnbs in communities and higher crime-rates.

It highlights how Airbnb's replace long-term owner occupiers with short term occupants, which can erode the anti-crime capability of the community.

That leads to lower house prices.

Auckland University Associate Property Professor, Edward Yiu, told Kate Hawkesby that this is especially apparent with apartment-type housing.

He said in the past a gate with a code could be installed, but because strangers can enter for their Airbnb, it’s raised security concerns. 

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Airbnb could be damaging the value of some neighbourhood homes. 
Researchers using Auckland census data have identified links between more Airbnbs in communities and higher crime-rates. 
It highlights how Airbnb's replace long-term owner occupiers with short term occupants, which can erode the anti-crime capability of the community. 
That leads to lower house prices. 
Auckland University Associate Property Professor, Edward Yiu, told Kate Hawkesby that this is especially apparent with apartment-type housing. 
He said in the past a gate with a code could be installed, but because strangers can enter for their Airbnb, it’s raised security concerns.  
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