What is a Short Term Let?
The short term rental industry is growing rapidly in the UK – and short term rental platforms like Airbnb and Expedia have become household names. With approximately 471,000 short-term rental properties available in the UK as of 2024, it’s likely that someone you know lets out their property on a short term basis. So what […]
How APIs Deliver Stellar Host & Guest Experience
Times are changing and they’re changing fast. When I joined the STR industry in 2012, the hosts relied on a marketplace model. They would make their own tech stack of applications and tools they wanted to use. And, since the industry was quite young, it was easy to enter the competition for STR tech companies. […]
Is Vrbo Insurance Enough? Hosts & Owners Won’t Be Excited
By renting your property through services like Vrbo, you get a steady flow of guests and regular bookings. The platform features your property listing, connects you with potential renters, ensures secure payments, and takes care of many other essentials. It looks like you don’t have to worry about anything. But don’t get too excited and […]
Do Vrbo Scams: Phishing, smishing & vishing
We have already talked about Airbnb scams and ways to manage them in our previous article. But is the same true for Vrbo? Unfortunately, Vrbo scams also happen. Even though both platforms have different rules for dealing with fraudulent activities, none can protect you 100%. That’s why you must know what Vrbo fraud looks like […]
Spot These Red Flags & Avoid Airbnb Scams
There are many misfortunes that may happen to Airbnb hosts and property managers. People may damage your apartment, leave bad reviews, throw a party at your place, and misbehave in a bunch of other ways. But what probably worries you the most (since you are reading this article) is scams on Airbnb. Well, things happen. […]
STRs vs LTRs in the US with ex-COO Cali Bowen
I’ve helped a dozen homeowners weigh the pros and cons of running a short term vs long term rental. And, believe me, the conversation simmers down to the profitability of the investment. Hi, I’m Cali Bowen – ex-Director of Operations, overseeing all aspects of the business who managed over 130+ properties in the recent past. I […]
Legal Requirements for Airbnb in the UK with Paralegal Expert
Airbnb makes hosting seem easy, doesn’t it? It tries to tell us that you can just snap some good photos, list your property, and boom! Success! And yes, there were more than 451,000 rentals in Great Britain by February 2024 (up 13% compared to 2019)*, and average earnings of £5,500 per year)**, so Airbnb is […]
Does Vrbo Do Background Checks on Guests?
Vrbo is one of the world’s top vacation rental booking channels. Around 17.5 million travelers used the site last year, generating $2.7 billion in revenue. There’s no doubt listing your properties on Vrbo is a great way to maximize bookings! But does Vrbo do background checks on guests? The short answer is not to the […]
Airbnb ID Verification: What Happens Behind the Closed Doors
First time on Airbnb? Or, maybe, you have never thought about how they check guests, and now it bothers you. It begs the question: How does Airbnb verify identity? Even though most guests are the sweetest people who won’t cause any harm to your property, once in a while, someone can make their stay a […]
Airbnb Screening Can’t Do It All or How to Check Guests by Yourself
Would you like to have a guarantee that a person renting your property is someone worth trusting? We bet yes. That’s why Airbnb has an Airbnb guest screening process, which allows it to detect risky accounts and collect additional information about potential renters. Even though it doesn’t secure you from negative hosting experiences 100%, it […]
