Shorter Booking Windows in Short-Term Rentals: The New Normal?

Shorter Booking Windows

In recent years, shorter booking windows have become the norm in the short-term rental (STR) industry. More travellers are booking last-minute stays, sometimes just days or even hours before check-in. While this trend started with the uncertainty of the pandemic, it has persisted due to factors like increased flexibility in remote work and the rise … Read more

The Ultimate Guide for Airbnb Hosts: Transforming Your Property into a Top Listing

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Creating a standout short-term rental property on Airbnb can significantly boost your bookings and revenue, transforming your property into a top listing. For Airbnb hosts and property owners, understanding the nuances of exceptional holiday home management is crucial. This guide will offer valuable insights into optimizing your space, enhancing guest experiences, and leveraging key strategies … Read more

How to avoid holiday rental scams

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What deeply upsets us is the amount of holiday rental scams out there today. The stories we could share from people who have come to us scrambling after being scammed, reveal that scam artists are constantly evolving and, sadly, they are not going anywhere. Holiday rental scams also tend to spike towards peak seasons like … Read more

The key to successful airbnb management

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Are you considering renting out your property on Airbnb? With the rise of the sharing economy, more and more homeowners are discovering the benefits of becoming hosts.However, managing an Airbnb property can be a daunting task. From guest communication to housekeeping, there are numerous responsibilities that require careful attention. That’s where effective Airbnb management comes … Read more

What permanent load-shedding means for rental property owners

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As a South African property owner, we’re sure you’ve seen Eskom’s announcement (22/01/2023) that confirms permanent load-shedding for the next two years and may be wondering how this is going to affect bookings at your property going forward.                                                                      The industry has no doubt suffered losses already due to erratic and inconsistent load-shedding for some time now. So … Read more

Creating the ultimate guest experience is the ‘Big Domino’ for sustainable short-term rental success

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Creating the best possible guest experience is the key to sustained success for your short-term rental property. This is because fine guest experiences lead to raving reviews, which drive more bookings, which result in higher occupancy rates at superior prices and ultimately higher returns for owners. Top rated homes generate, on average, 230% more revenue compared to … Read more

Is your home rental ready for short-term guests?

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There is almost nothing quite as unpleasant as welcoming guests into your property, only to get a ream of complaints from the minute they walk-in to well after they have departed. Ruining your weekend and possibly costing you money in refunds to the unhappy guests. Never mind the negative review to follow, plastered on your … Read more

How to price your Airbnb property

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Introduction In order to optimise your results in the short-term rental market, you have to get your pricing right. It goes without saying that if your rate is too high, your occupancy will suffer and if you price it too low, you’re wastefully leaving money on the table. Getting your rates right is not a … Read more