City Relay unveils new-look website and logo
UK: London-based short let property management company City Relay has unveiled its new-look website and redesigned logo. The firm, which aims to create more value for homeowners in London from their homes with a relaxed and hassle-free experience, decided to freshen up its brand as it continues on its path towards significant expansion moving forward. […]
Keycafe adds photo ID verification to product line
Canada: Canadian key exchange startup Keycafe has announced the addition of photo ID verification to its product line. The company’s primary objective is to simplify guest access for both hosts and guests across sharing economy platforms such as short-term rentals, car sharing, and on demand cleaning. Founded in 2013 by Clayton Brown and Jason Crabb, […]
Short-term let ban to be trialled on Manchester estate
UK: The Manchester Evening News has revealed the city’s council is to trial a scheme preventing people buying any of 1000 new homes on an estate to let on Airbnb and other home-sharing platforms. The move means every privately-owned residence in the Brunswick area of the city would be covered by a strict covenant that […]
Stessa brings out features to help rental property investors
San Francisco: Software company Stessa, a portfolio tracking platform for rental property investors, has brought out a suite of features to help owners manage their portfolio in one place. The platform has undergone significant growth in the last year, and individual investors now rely on Stessa to gain visibility into more than $25 billion in […]