Insights on property management.
Guides, market data and insights for owners, property managers, agencies and short-term rental operators.
Airbnb's new fees: the host-only commission, all-inclusive pricing and what changes for your margins
From 13 October 2026 Airbnb moves all European hosts to the single "host-only" commission of 15.5%, applied to cleaning too. On the tax side an open question remains: it's still unclear which amount the taxable base will be calculated on — and the tax treatment depends on your country. What's certain, what isn't, and how to redo your numbers.
Where to find a property manager for your holiday home (and how to pick the right platform)
Word of mouth, Facebook groups, Google or dedicated marketplaces: where owners really look, and why the best platform isn't the one with the most property managers, but the one that lets you compare verified reviews and stated fees.
Self check-in and check-out: what's legal in 2026 and how to set it up properly
After a spell of contradictory rulings, the picture is clear: self check-in is allowed, but only with real-time identity verification. A practical guide to doing it by the book, keyboxes included.
Linen in holiday homes: wash, rent or delegate? The complete guide
Linen is the detail that decides your cleanliness reviews: how many sets you really need, when industrial rental pays off, what to ask a laundry, and how to keep guest linen changes from turning your rental into a business.
Extra services in short-term rentals: which to offer, which to avoid, and where the line is
Welcome kit, late check-out, transfers, breakfast: the right services lift your reviews and revenue, the wrong ones can turn your short-term rental into a business without you noticing. The full map.
The EU short-term rental regulation: what really changes from 20 May 2026
Europe is introducing harmonised registration and data sharing for accommodation sold through digital platforms. What counts as a short-term let stays a matter of national law, but the way it's sold online changes for everyone renting in the EU.
How to choose the right property manager: the owner's checklist
The 7 checks to run before entrusting your holiday home to a property manager: the right questions, the red flags, and how to compare offers without being led by the fee alone.
Co-hosts and operational services: how to earn from (other people's) homes
Check-in, professional cleaning, remote listing management: the short-term-rental market pays well for those who solve operational problems. What a co-host does, how much you can earn and how to find your first clients.
How much does a property manager cost? Commissions and services explained
The real commissions charged by holiday-home property managers: the pricing models, what the service actually includes, when it's worth it and the questions to ask before signing. Figures vary a lot by country and area.
How much does a holiday home really earn (and how to calculate it)
Gross revenue, the costs nobody mentions and the simple method to estimate your property's net yield before you put it to work.
Property management: how to win new properties
A practical guide for property managers who want to grow their portfolio: where to look, how to present yourself, what to offer owners.
The 5 most common mistakes holiday-home owners make
From underestimating fees to overrating the DIY approach: the mistakes we see most often among holiday-home owners.