Rent out anything online - new website

Rent your dog out for walks, a bike you're not using or a tapestry that you don't really fancy, on a new website based on the idea of a shared economy.

Rentaholic, launched this week and claims to be "the TradeMe of renting".

So far there are 400 moderated listings on the website - about a hundred are accommodation and the rest are a range of services and obscure items.

Rent a pair of black suede 6-inch Louboutin heels for $20 a day, seek the advice of a metaphysical advisor for $40 a day or borrow some "lush red velvet curtains" for $10 a day.

"Small exciteable Foxy dog called Roxy" is available for walks at $1 a day.
"Small exciteable Foxy dog called Roxy" is available for walks at $1 a day.
The idea was born about five years ago and has finally launched in Auckland. One of the directors, Barb Anderson said it builds a sense of community.

"The site aims to extend the lifecycle of items in our neighbourhoods, sharing assets and strengthening community ties."

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