Gurran
Gurran is an expert in urban studies and housing policy, known for her analysis of the impacts of short-term rentals on local housing markets. She has contributed to discussions around the regulation of short-term rental properties, particularly in regions like Byron Bay, where recent caps on non-hosted stays have been implemented. Gurran's insights highlight the balance between supporting local economies through tourism and addressing the challenges of housing availability and affordability for residents.
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Gurran was less convinced that empty-nesters would be encouraged to move, as they may want to retain spare rooms for grandchildren or guests.
How to fix housing affordability without hitting 1.2 million new homes target
Australia· 2025-08-19
Gurran said it was too early to know whether the Byron cap was effective, but she said tourism overall continued to grow in the area despite the cap.
Coastal towns with most homes listed on AirbnbAustralia· 2025-07-31
