The directors of Acoprovi They highlighted that the rental of apartments via digital platforms has greatly invigorated the construction sector and abrupt regulations cannot be established at a time when projects are under construction.
“We are in no way opposed to regularization, but the time is not right. The rules of the game cannot be changed so quickly for people who are involved in these projects. And we understand that perhaps it is not the most appropriate time.explained its president, Jorge Montalvo.
He affirmed that it is not possible to think only of taxing but of regulating and the draft norms that the authorities have must be socialized with the actors that participate in the market so that these short-term stays are regulated.
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He stated that platforms like airbnb They are seen as an investment for short-term rentals and there are currently many projects under construction with this objective in mind, which is even provided by the administration.
Among the elements to be regulated, he cited the areas in which they are allowed and the percentages of the building that can use this model and others. “This is one of the fastest growing niches during the pandemic and it must be cared for and preserved,” he said. He added that neither should Airbnb be evaluated alongside NetflixAmazon and other digital services, due to their direct investment in the construction sector.
