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
Looking for the best channel managers for Airbnb? We review the top 5 Airbnb channel managers including Zeevou, Hostaway, Guesty, Uplisting, and eviivo — compare features, pros, cons and pricing.
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
If you follow the business side of short-term rentals, you might have noticed that Airbnb—like many tech giants—frequently navigates complex relationships with its shareholders. From recent lawsuits regarding excluded shareholder proposals to the industry-wide push for “Total Price Display” to satisfy regulators and investors alike, the message from the boardroom
Looking for the best Airbnb virtual assistant? We review the top 5 virtual assistant companies for Airbnb hosts, including VAsforSAs, Officium, PropVA, STR Assistance, and Teambuild Consultancy. Find the perfect VA to manage your short-term rental business.
As Airbnb hosting becomes more regulated and professionally run, insurance has moved from being a nice add-on to an essential part of protecting your business. In 2026, updates to policies and industry practices mean UK hosts need to be especially vigilant about their coverage — not just relying on platform
