Blueground Sees Short-Term Rental Boost From Those Fleeing Political Turmoil
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The proptech startup says its latest Miami opening highlights demand for shorter stay accommodation from those traveling for political reasons, not just contract workers and digital nomads.
Blueground is seeing its apartments being rented out as safe havens from political upheavals.
The property technology company, which offers turnkey short and long-term apartment rentals, recently expanded into Miami, shortly after opening in Austin.
And it's increasingly becoming a "haven" for people from countries such as Brazil and Venezuela wanting to leave the political turmoil behind them. And short-term rentals are proving attractive, according to Blueground Miami's new general manager, Agnes Pierre-Louis.
“It’s a growing market,” she said.
She added that Miami has been a haven for Latin American countries, whether that’s for companies, or families wanting more stable ground.
"A lot of them go through political cycles. You have families that come for temporary periods of time, or extended periods of time, depending on what the country is going through," she added. "For example in the last couple of years you’ve had a
