For any Airbnb host, the “P-word” is the ultimate nightmare. We’ve all heard the horror stories: a “quiet weekend for two” turns into a 50-person rager, leaving you with trashed carpets and angry calls from the neighbors. But in 2026, the odds are finally shifting back in favor of the
Negative reviews are one of the most stressful parts of hosting on Airbnb. Even great hosts occasionally receive a 1-, 2-, or 3-star review that feels unfair, exaggerated, or outright wrong. The big question many hosts struggle with is this: Should you reply publicly to a negative review, or is
In recent years, the short-term rental landscape has been shifting. Many UK hosts and investors have traditionally targeted urban centres like London, Manchester, and Edinburgh, drawn by strong demand and higher average nightly rates. However, an emerging trend shows that rural Airbnbs — cottages, countryside homes, farm stays, and coastal
As the short-term rental industry matures, fraudsters are becoming more sophisticated. While Airbnb and other platforms continue to improve safety measures, scammers are constantly adapting — often exploiting new technologies, payment loopholes, and gaps in host knowledge. For UK Airbnb hosts in 2026, understanding the most common scams isn’t just
Airbnb has updated its guest verification system to improve safety, reduce fraud, and strengthen trust across the platform. These changes, rolling out gradually in 2025–2026, affect how travellers are screened before booking — and they carry important implications for Airbnb hosts. For UK hosts who rely on smooth check-ins, secure
PriceLabs has quietly but significantly evolved its pricing engine over the past two years. What started as a phased rollout in late 2023 has now become the standard pricing algorithm in 2026, known as Hyper Local Pulse (HLP). If you’ve noticed a prompt to migrate, or a new “Algorithm Version”
There has been an important development in the ongoing Sonder vs HMRC case that affects VAT treatment for serviced accommodation and short-term rental operators across the UK. The Court of Appeal has now granted a STAY in the case relating to the Tour Operators Margin Scheme (TOMS). While the legal
When you only have one or two listings, managing them manually is a badge of honor. But as you scale toward five properties, the “manual” approach starts to feel like a full-time job (and a stressful one at that). The right Property Management System (PMS) acts as a digital co-host,
Most hosts obsess over the Star Rating. We panic if it drops from 4.9 to 4.8, and we celebrate every 5-star notification. But while the score keeps you on the platform, the text of the review is what actually helps new guests find you. In 2025, Airbnb’s search algorithm is
For over a decade, the short-term rental (STR) market felt like a modern gold rush. If you had a spare room or an empty flat, you could list it, welcome guests, and get paid—often with very little oversight. But in 2025/2026, the “Wild West” era of hosting is officially coming
