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The Guardian
2 days ago
- Business
- The Guardian
Luxury Airbnbs: tell us what got you into running one, or booking a stay at one
High-quality finishes, amenities such as pools, saunas, snooker tables and firepits, or a prime location: luxury Airbnb-style rentals are on the rise, amid a skyrocketing demand for holiday stays at exclusive and often very large properties that can cost thousands per night. We're interested to hear from both owners of luxury short-term rentals and from guests who have booked stays at them. If you own a luxury Airbnb or similar type of holiday let, tell us what made you enter this market, and how business has been. If you've stayed at such a property, share what your experience was like, and what drew you to booking it. Tell us what got you into running a luxury Airbnb-style rental, and what business has been like, or what got you into booking a stay at such a property. Please include as much detail as possible Please include as much detail as possible Please include as much detail as possible Please note, the maximum file size is 5.7 MB. Please note, the maximum file size is 5.7 MB. Your contact details are helpful so we can contact you for more information. They will only be seen by the Guardian. Your contact details are helpful so we can contact you for more information. They will only be seen by the Guardian. If you include other people's names please ask them first. Contact us on WhatsApp at +447766780300. For more information, please see our guidance on contacting us via WhatsApp. For true anonymity please use our SecureDrop service instead. If you're having trouble using the form click here. Read terms of service here and privacy policy here.
CBC
2 days ago
- Climate
- CBC
Cabin owner documents 'haunting' destruction of East Trout Lake, Sask., by wildfire
Nathan Pitka says it was a difficult journey up to East Trout Lake, Sask., to see the absolute devastation to the townsite. He had seen the drone footage released by the province last week that showed an overhead view of the flattened cabins, but it didn't fully prepare him for what it was like on the ground. "What we saw was haunting," Pitka said in an interview on Tuesday. "We were at a loss of words to what we saw. The entire community had been devastated. There wasn't a single structure standing in the community." Poor internet connection? CBC Lite is our low-bandwidth website. Pitka's extended family had five cabins at East Trout Lake, about 150 kilometres north of Prince Albert. He had gone up there last month and planned to spend the summer there, like usual. But when the evacuation order from the resort subdivision came on May 21, he packed up and left. WATCH | First look at devastation for East Trout Lake property owners: RAW | First look at devastation for East Trout Lake property owners 55 minutes ago Duration 1:39 Some property owners whose cabins and homes at East Trout Lake were burnt by the Shoe fire got a first-hand look at the charred rubble. One week later, Pitka got the news that the Shoe fire had burned through. That fire is still the biggest one burning in the province, last measured at more than 400,000 hectares as of Tuesday morning. Pitka has been staying in Saskatoon. On Saturday, he travelled up to East Trout Lake to document the devastation for himself and the other cabin owners. He shared the footage from his dashcam with CBC News, showing the journey up past Candle Lake and through the forest. "We thought it was important for ourselves, but also to let others in the community see the extent of the damage and devastation," Pitka said. He described areas of scorched forest with nothing but stumps. The sky was dark with smoke and fires were still smouldering in the ditches. Piles of metal and concrete are all that's left of the cabins. He took photos of each site to share with other cabin owners, so others wouldn't have to make the journey. Pitka said he and his family are grieving the destruction at East Trout Lake, which is "more than a location" — it's been the gathering site for his family for nearly 50 years. "I think I'm speaking for a lot of the residents that are out there," he said. "These have been multi-generational cabins and used year-round for connecting with the land and escaping the stresses of life." His family is working on how they're going to stay connected this year, without their beloved gathering place. On Tuesday, Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) president Marlo Pritchard took a moment at the start of his daily briefing to acknowledge the "fear of the unknown" for those waiting to see what will happen to their homes, and the loss that others have already experienced. "I really want to acknowledge and give my thoughts and prayers to those that have been impacted directly, or indirectly, of these fires," Pritchard said. "There's a number of individuals that have lost property; we've had a number of individuals evacuated … that are sitting, waiting to hear whether their property has been impacted." On Monday, parts of the Northern Village of Denare Beach were consumed by the Wolf fire as it encroached on the community, near the Manitoba border in the province's northeast. La Ronge and surrounding communities were evacuated Monday as the Pisew fire approached from the north. Evacuees reported scary, long journeys south in convoys through flames and smoke from two other fires in the area — the Shoe and Ditch02 fires. About 8,000 people have been evacuated from northern Saskatchewan due to wildfires so far, according to the SPSA. As of Tuesday afternoon, there were 21 wildfires burning in the province and the year-to-date total is 230, far above the five-year average of 132 fires for the same period.
CBC
27-05-2025
- Business
- CBC
Bridgewater landlords show no interest in energy program
The town launched a pilot program offering landlords incentives to make energy-efficient upgrades to their properties. So far, no one has opted in. As Giuliana Grillo reports, this may have to do with a lack of immediate financial gains for those landlords.
CBC
26-05-2025
- Business
- CBC
N.S. residents stunned to learn uranium hunt could be on their land
The province announced earlier this month it would allow uranium exploration in three areas. Most of those areas are on private land. The CBC's Frances Willick spoke with some of the affected property owners.
Zawya
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Zawya
The Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility) urges owners to abide by the guidelines for managing multi-storey parking in private buildings
Abu Dhabi – In its ongoing effort to improve the parking system and enhance quality of life in the Emirate, the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, continues to enforce the guidelines for managing multi-storey parking in private buildings—whether residential, commercial, or mixed-use. This is carried out in accordance with Abu Dhabi's Parking Regulation Law No. (18) of 2009 and its corresponding executive regulations. This directive aims to improve compliance with the law by raising awareness among residents and property owners about the importance of following the approved management system. It seeks to ensure fair and efficient parking distribution without adding financial burdens or going beyond the Emirate's regulations. This system is designed to ensure the optimal use of parking spaces within buildings and to achieve a fair allocation that allows residents to fully benefit from these spaces without incurring any additional costs. Priority in allocation is always given to residents. Abu Dhabi Mobility oversees the implementation of this system through on-site inspection teams that monitor compliance with the laws and regulations, provide guidance to residents and property owners, and take legal action, including issuing fines, in cases of non-compliance. The parking allocation system varies according to the type of building. In residential buildings, one free parking space is allocated per apartment, starting with larger units and moving down to smaller ones. In cases where apartments are of the same size, priority is given to longer-term residents. In residential buildings constructed before the issuance of the law, one free parking space is allocated per apartment, starting with units that have the highest number of rooms and proceeding to those with fewer. If multiple units have the same size, priority is given to residents with longer tenancy. In mixed-use buildings that include both residential and commercial units, one free parking space is first allocated to each residential unit following the same order, while the remaining spaces are distributed among the commercial and service units based on their size, starting with the largest. In commercial buildings, free parking spaces are allocated to occupants of commercial and service units according to floor area, from largest to smallest. For buildings constructed after the issuance of the law, the technical requirements outlined in the executive regulations of Law No. (18) of 2009 apply. These regulations specify the number of parking spaces required for each building type, based on its designated use and total area. Abu Dhabi Mobility also highlighted the importance of property owners complying with regulations by not leasing or using parking spaces outside the legal framework without prior approval from the relevant authority, especially in buildings where the number of spaces exceeds residents' actual needs. It also emphasised that parking spaces must be allocated without imposing any additional fees or charges on residents, to protect their rights and ensure fair distribution. It is worth noting that users can view the full details of the parking allocation process by visiting the Abu Dhabi Mobility website at For enquiries or to submit complaints or feedback, they can also contact the Department of Municipalities and Transport's Service Support Centre on the toll-free number 800850. About Abu Dhabi Mobility: Abu Dhabi Mobility is the brand identity launched by the Integrated Transport Centre, an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, that is aligned with Abu Dhabi's ambitious vision to rank among the most advanced cities in the world, and deliver a safe, smart and sustainable mobility ecosystem across the Emirate. Abu Dhabi Mobility 's mandate includes overseeing land transport, aviation and maritime activities solidifying its commitment to shaping the future of mobility in the region. Abu Dhabi Mobility will harness technology, innovation, and sustainability to accommodate the Emirate's growing population, redefine urban living, and meet future mobility needs.
