Portugal New Short-Term Rental Regulations – Restriction Lift
New legislation on short-term rentals in Portugal brings key changes, including the revocation of new licences ban, licence non-transferability and expiration, and...
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5 Ways to increase your Airbnb occupancy rate
The ultimate goal for any Airbnb host is to achieve high occupancy rates year-round. Here are our top tips to increase bookings throughout the year.
Portuguese CEAL tax: the complete guide (August 2024)
Everything on how the CEAL tax is calculated and when and how it needs to be paid. Simulate your CEAL payment using our formula to predict your 2023 tax to be paid in...
How to benefit from Airbnb as a digital nomad
There are many ways you can use Airbnb to make money, save money and make sure the time you spend overseas as a digital nomad, is the best that it can be.
GuestReady’s Airbnb furnishing solution
Elevate your Airbnb furnishing with professional solutions. Have you ever considered hiring an interior designer to transform your Airbnb property and create a welcoming,...
6 Solutions for Airbnb Key Management
One of the biggest problems Airbnb hosts face is, of course, the key hand-over to guests. If possible, a meet-and-greet is a great solution as it allows to show the ...
How to write an awesome description for your Airbnb listing
Listing descriptions captures a potential guest's attention. It is simpler than you think and you don't need to be a professional writer to do so. Take a look!
Property management companies in UAE
Discover the top property management companies in the UAE, their services, fees, and city availability. Find the best fit for your property needs.
It’s a matter of time: Being realistic about time spent managing your Airbnb
Turning your investment property into a vacation rental might seem like an easy way to make a few extra bucks but before you take the plunge it’s worth considering how...
SIBA in Portugal – Registering your guests with SEF / AIMA
Whether you rent your house to foreigners, rooms to Erasmus students, or a short-term rental / AL to tourists, it is your obligation to report the accommodation forms to...
Interior territories in Portugal and alojamento local exemptions – Mais Habitação
The "Mais Habitação" legislative changes, approved on October 6, 2023, suspended with immediate effect new short-term rental licenses in Portugal, with the exception of...
Airbnb long-term rentals
What if you decide to target new travellers - people who leave their homes for a long period of time? The students who move to another city to study, workers who have...
Non-habitual resident status Portugal 2024
Know all about the Non-Habitual Resident Status in Portugal and its tax advantages and its the current update and status in 2024, both for Portuguese and foreign...
A local’s guide to Edinburgh: Tips and ideas
Get the inside scoop on how to give your guests that local experience. We included a Google Local Guide with GuestReady's favourite sites, museums and more.
EU approves ‘Airbnb Law’ mandating data sharing for short-term rental platforms
A new “Airbnb Law” has been passed by the European Parliament to improve short-term rental transparency with local governments. Short-term rental platforms, such as...
Choosing the right Airbnb management services company
For hosts who have daytime jobs or other responsibilities, it can become a struggle to keep up with it all, which is why many are choosing to use an Airbnb management...
Best Airbnb management companies in London – How to choose “the one”?
On the surface, many Airbnb management companies can look the same, but not all services are. Here is how to find the best Airbnb management company for you.
Everything you need to know about Airbnb Guest Refund Policy
As an Airbnb host, if you do your job well you won’t have to worry about giving your guests Airbnb refunds – but sometimes life doesn’t go as planned and you’ll...
When (not) to use Instant Book on Airbnb
Discover the advantages and disadvantages of Airbnb Instant Book feature. Learn when to use it, who should avoid it, and how to use this booking option.
How to handle bad reviews on Airbnb
Airbnb bad reviews are unavoidable at some point but there are ways to manage them when they do come. GuestReady teaches you how to turn the bad to good
The fuss-free Airbnb hosting routine: tips from an expert
We all live busy lives and it can be hard to keep track of our to-do lists on a daily basis. As an Airbnb host, the profitability of your holiday let business is reliant...
Turning your primary residence into an Airbnb: The pros and cons
There are many reasons why homeowners turn their primary residence into an Airbnb. But what are the pros and cons? Here, we summarised the top 8 benefits and drawbacks.
Airbnb investment and yield: What you need to know
As soon as you decide to rent your accommodation, you do your best to maximise its profitability. GuestReady helps you turning your residence into a new income source !
Airbnb amenities: the must-haves and ‘wow’ extras
There’s an inventory of basic amenities a host should have for Airbnb guests. However, other items can enhance the guest experience and elevate it from normal to...
