Home owners cashing in on Airbnb


New source of income: Many property owners have turned to Airbnb instead of leaving their units empty.

PETALING JAYA: His residential unit is located on the lower levels of the block near KL Sentral. Due to the hubbub, he could not find a long-term tenant. But when it was listed on Airbnb, it became a hit thanks to its strategic location.

The arrival of Airbnb in Malay­sia and its boom has brought new income for property owners and agents, who encourage clients to consider renting out their units on a short-term basis, instead of letting them stay idle.

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