Cape Town to Slap Tax Hike on Airbnb Owners
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Cape Town plans to increase municipal rates on short-term rentals, including Airbnb, by more than double, which may impact local property owners and the tourism industry.
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Market impact analysis based on bearish sentiment with 80% confidence.
Sentiment
Bearish
AI Confidence
80%
Time Horizon
Short Term
Article Context
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Cape Town plans to more than double municipal rates on homes that are rented out for short durations, including those listed on Airbnb. Bloomberg's Jennifer Zabasajja spoke to Horizons Middle East and Africa anchor Joumanna Bercetche. (Source: Bloomberg)
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on February 6, 2026.
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