105 - Why has Berlin banned Airbnb?

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May 10, 201618:48News & Politics

You may think if you own a home you can do what you want with it - not so in Berlin. If you'd like to rent out your home to holidaymakers you could face a hefty fine. We'll be finding out why. Obama was in town to reinfo...

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