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April 2018

Short-term rental industry news and updates

11 articles

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Guesty, the property management platform behind Airbnb raises $19.75m - Travel Daily Media

Guesty, a property management platform utilized by many Airbnb hosts, secured $19.75 million in funding. This investment suggests growing confidence in the STR market and signals potential expansion for Guesty's platform. Hosts using Guesty may benefit from new features or enhanced services as a result of this funding round.

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Law You Can Use -- Airbnb and Other Rental Properties: Bryan Hunt - Cleveland.com

This article, from 2018, discusses legal considerations for rental properties, including Airbnb. Hosts should familiarize themselves with local regulations to ensure compliance and avoid potential issues.

almost 8 years agoCleveland, OH75
Study: Tahoe's Airbnb law raking in cash from $2,000 parking tickets - SFGATE

This article discusses a study about how a specific Airbnb law in Tahoe is generating significant revenue through parking tickets. Hosts should be aware of local regulations, as violations can lead to hefty fines, impacting their profitability.

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Vancouver home-share violators to face C$1,000-a-day fine - The Business Times

Vancouver is cracking down on short-term rental violations, with fines of C$1,000 per day for non-compliance. Hosts in Vancouver need to ensure they are following local regulations to avoid significant penalties.

almost 8 years agoVancouver, BC85
McGrath launches Airbnb property management service - AFR

McGrath's launch of an Airbnb property management service signals potential growth in the short-term rental market and offers more choices for hosts. This could impact competition, management options, and possibly ADR for hosts utilizing McGrath's service. Hosts might find it useful to evaluate whether this new service aligns with their operational needs.

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Ep237: How to Minimise Your Airbnb Taxes with Miguel Centeno

This article discusses revenue management strategies for short-term rentals, including daily and weekly pricing routines, booking review analysis, and how to adapt to changes in market demand. Hosts can use these insights to optimize pricing, understand booking behavior, and increase revenue.

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City Socks Homeowner With $150 Fine For Using Airbnb - michigancapitolconfidential.com

A homeowner in an unspecified city was fined $150 for using Airbnb. Hosts should be aware of local regulations and potential penalties associated with short-term rentals and ensure they are compliant with local laws to avoid fines.

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Two Airbnb hosts fined $60k each for illegal rentals - The Straits Times

This article reports that two Airbnb hosts were each fined $60,000 for illegal short-term rentals. Hosts should be aware of local regulations and ensure their rentals comply to avoid significant financial penalties.

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Two Airbnb hosts fined S$60,000 each for unauthorised short-term letting - todayonline.com

This article reports that two Airbnb hosts in Singapore were fined S$60,000 each for unauthorized short-term letting. Hosts should be aware of local regulations regarding short-term rentals to avoid substantial penalties.

almost 8 years agoSingapore85
Airbnb hosts who made illegal short-term home rentals fined $60,000 each - The Straits Times

Hosts in the reported location who made illegal short-term rentals were fined $60,000 each. This highlights the importance of understanding and complying with local regulations to avoid significant penalties. Hosts should research and adhere to local STR laws to avoid similar fines.

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Ep236: Building a Real Estate and Property Management Business in Colombia with Rich Holman

This article is a collection of podcast episode summaries from Get Paid For Your Pad, covering topics like revenue management, CEO focus, hotel vs. STR pricing, and overcoming operational overwhelm. Hosts can learn actionable strategies for optimizing revenue, streamlining operations, and improving their focus for business growth.

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