airbnb.com is a site in the USA which is growing incredibly quickly.
The concept is that people can rent a private or shared apartment for any duration of time (whether that be a day or a few months) from someone who has listed their place on the site.
Brian Chesky one of the co founders of airbnb.com has decided to use his own site to constantly move every few days rather than sign a lease for an annual term.
Interesting stuff!
These guys feel this is the future of travel and are aiming to take some market share from hotels and serviced apartments. They also see this as a rental alternative to the young and mobile, rather than signing leases.
Will we see these nomadic & social tendencies start hitting Melbourne's rental market?
