The claim comes at the same time the Government is looking to crack down on short-term letting platforms, such as Airbnb, in an effort to boost the state’s housing stock and help deal with the housing crisis.
There is likely to be some overlap between the number of holiday homes in the state and properties advertised on short-term letting sites. Dr Sarah Hamill, a professor at Trinity College Dublin, said this could be due to a cultural difference in how holiday homes and Airbnbs are perceived.“I haven’t dug deep into the issue to be sure, but both need to be looked at,” she told The Journal.
“Such properties are not the intended target of Vacant Homes Tax, as they are not considered to be available for sale or rent.
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