Dear Properly partners we try to regularly update you with a summary of how new developments could impact you: last week, Airbnb announced its new Host Cancellation Policy, which will come into effect on August 22nd.  Here is our summary and analysis, and what we are doing: Summary 1. Airbnb is sharply increasing penalties on hosts who cancel on guests for “avoidable reasons.” Penalties increase up to 10 times: the previous fee was up to $100, now it is a minimum of $50 and a maximum of $1,000. 2. How big a penalty is assessed on a host who cancels depends on when the cancellation ..read more

  Listing your rental property on short-term rental listing sites is one of the best ways to maximize your property’s visibility and increase occupancy. However, with the vacation rental market rapidly expanding, more and more homeowners are deciding to list and cash in on their second homes.  The market is predicted to grow by $79.30 billion by 2026, at a compound annual growth rate of 8.42%. As such, you’ll have to do more than just list your rental if you want your property to stand out from the rest. Guests now have plenty of options to choose from when looking for short stays ..read more

We’ve just launched our real estate affiliate program for hosts and leaders in the vacation rental industry, and we’re offering the highest commission rate out there—80% of every sale goes directly to our affiliates.  If you’re experienced with or interested in real estate affiliate marketing programs, then this is the perfect opportunity for you to earn a passive income. That’s right, you’ll have little to no work and still be earning. We’ll give you a referral link which you can share with potential clients, and we’ll provide a user-friendly tool with access to a range of ready-to-use ..read more

If you’re a vacation rental manager or homeowner, your top priority should be ensuring your property is clean and ready for guests. In fact, the number one complaint from guests is cleanliness.  It’s understandable; guests pay good money to stay in your home and expect value for their money.  As soon as a guest spots something even as small as an unemptied drawer, they’re bound to be on high alert for any other issues and will almost always find them. Not only can this lead to a bad review, but serious guest complaints can also lead to refund claims at your cost. And, contrary to w ..read more

  Staying up to date with changes in industry standards is key to having a successful rental property. Health and safety have become a main global concern since the advent of COVID-19, and not only has it changed the way many industries do things, but customer expectations have changed too.  With the return of travel, guests want to ensure their safety and enjoy peace of mind during their stay. Therefore, they want confirmation that your vacation rental cleaning includes COVID-19 safety measures.  Further reading: How to Properly Disinfect a Short-Term Rental The first step to ..read more

The short-term rental industry is vast, fragmented, and growing; offering guests consistent standards can be challenging at the best of times. At the same time, guests (rightly) expect their chosen accommodations to meet local health and safety, hygiene, and legal requirements. When these industry realities impact a guest’s experience, it can spell disaster for both guest and owner. At Properly, we’re committed to helping short-term rental owners maintain safe, clean, and compliant properties. That’s why we’re proud to announce our partnership with Quality in Tourism, a UK-based leader in Qual ..read more

“We think this summer is going to be a good summer…”  -George Ferguson, senior aerospace and airline analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence The Summer 2021 Travel Season should be one for the books. While pandemic recovery varies from country to country, increasingly successful vaccine rollouts will allow many travelers to get away from it all. And they’re beyond ready for it: a Booking.com survey revealed that 60% of Americans feel that traveling is more important to them now than it was before the pandemic. The specifics of these trips –destination, accommodation, and transportation– may dif ..read more

Properly is proud to announce our partnership with Booking.com in a pilot program designed to standardize cleaning for short-term rentals. As our CEO and Founder Alex Nigg recently detailed in his article, it is essential for short-term rentals to show travelers that they are a safe, reliable option for accommodation. Cleaning according to the whims and preferences of individual owners and managers is no longer acceptable – particularly during the coronavirus pandemic. Guests need to be assured that they are staying in a property that has been cleaned and disinfected in accordance with best pr ..read more

The short-term rental industry is vast, fragmented, and growing; offering guests consistent standards can be challenging at the best of times. At the same time, guests (rightly) expect their chosen accommodations to meet local health and safety, hygiene, and legal requirements. When these industry realities impact a guest’s experience, it can spell disaster for both guest and owner. At Properly, we’re committed to helping short-term rental owners maintain safe, clean, and compliant properties. That’s why we’re proud to announce our partnership with Quality in Tourism, a UK-based leader in Qual ..read more

“We think this summer is going to be a good summer…”  -George Ferguson, senior aerospace and airline analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence The Summer 2021 Travel Season should be one for the books. While pandemic recovery varies from country to country, increasingly successful vaccine rollouts will allow many travelers to get away from it all. And they’re beyond ready for it: a Booking.com survey revealed that 60% of Americans feel that traveling is more important to them now than it was before the pandemic. The specifics of these trips –destination, accommodation, and transportation– may dif ..read more