Airbnb's 15.5% single fee: the math, the markup, and what to do
The split fee is being phased out for every home host. The arithmetic, the 14.8% price rise that protects your payout, and the November house-rules deadline.
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Regulation, tax and technology for operators in the US and UK. Written for people who run properties, with sources you can check.
Your direct booking conversion rate is hiding the real problem
One sitewide number blends four very different visitors. Split it, run a 30-minute check with tools you already have, and decide what to fix first.
VRMA 26 Nashville: the operator's guide to the year's biggest US short-term rental event
Around 2,000 vacation rental professionals head to Music City Center on 4-6 October. Who should attend, what it costs, and the speakers worth your time.
UK furnished holiday lettings tax rules are gone: what changed for short-let operators
Since April 2025, UK holiday lets are taxed like any other rental property. Mortgage interest relief, capital allowances and capital gains reliefs all changed.
England's short-term let register: the March 2027 target and how to get ready
The government has put a date on England's national register for short-term and holiday lets. Here is what is confirmed and what to prepare before the rules land.
NYC Local Law 18 at three years: what the short-term rental data shows
New York now has just over 3,500 approved short-term rental hosts. The city's latest report shows who they are, and why most enforcement targets companies.
Build a Direct Booking Website Guests Trust
Answer the ten questions guests ask before they book, from pricing and policies to trust, platforms and search visibility.