"Do you see my house? No, neither do I," could be the new way of thinking for the residents of Pays de la Loire, as the number of Airbnb accommodations has soared. With 48,217 listings this year, it's safe to say that permanent residents find themselves on a sort of treasure hunt to find a place to rent for the year!
Nantes in Full "Airbnb Mania"
In Nantes, where there are 2,714 Airbnbs, more and more listings are popping up from residents "looking for a kind owner to host their family at their home for the weekend." Indeed, when natives return from vacation, they often wonder if the door they just opened is actually their own. Between the clatter of rolling suitcases on the cobblestones and photos of canal enthusiasts in neon vests in front of the cathedral, it’s not uncommon for a local resident to frequently feel... like a tourist.
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Growing pressure on cities in the region
The CNHP data shows that the Pays de la Loire region has recorded the second highest increase in rental listings, with a growth of 40% from 2023 to 2024. This year, a total of 48,217 properties are listed on Airbnb in the region. The most affected departments include Vendée with 17,415 properties – a number that has almost doubled compared to 2023 – followed by Loire-Atlantique with 14,877 properties, and Maine-et-Loire which has 5,867.
Some cities in the Pays de la Loire are particularly feeling the impact of this surge. Nantes, for example, has seen an increase of 29%. La Baule-Escoublac and Angers follow this trend with 1,691 (+22%) and 1,297 (+35%) properties available on the platform respectively.
Contested figures, but revealing
Airbnb disputes these figures, indicating that the data collection method, based on data scraping, is unreliable. However, for CNHP, this data clearly illustrates the extent of the situation.
r of the phenomenon, raising crucial questions about the impact of location platforms on the local real estate market and the accessibility of housing for permanent residents.The debate on short-term rentals is just beginning, and the pressure on affected cities is prompting increased vigilance regarding the regulatory measures in place and those to come. Stay tuned...
