Over 50% of UK second homeowners consider STR letting amid tax changes, Sykes research finds
UK: Most second homeowners in England who currently keep their properties for personal use are now considering opening them up to holidaymakers or tenants, according to new research from holiday cottage rental agency Sykes Holiday Cottages. The company’s latest survey of second homeowners who do not currently let their properties found that 71 per cent […]
Airbnb pledges to enable renters to host in their homes
US: Airbnb wants to open up home sharing for renters as well as homeowners and is advocating for renter-friendly short-term rental policies in the United States, as well as making a $100,000 donation to an organisation that helps renters stay in their homes.
Vacasa releases new homeowner app and expands tech platform
US: Portland-based vacation rental management platform Vacasa has announced the release of its homeowner app connecting homeowners with insights into the management, care and performance of their vacation rental home. The Vacasa Homeowner app is seen as a key addition to Vacasa’s suite of technologies to professionalise the vacation rental experience for homeowners and guests, and […]
Rental homeowners association ASTRHO founded
Worldwide: A new association for short-term rental owners, the Association for Short-Term Rental Homeowners [ASTRHO], has announced its launch. According to VRMIntel, ASTRHO hopes to bring together “like minded individuals and companies” within the short-term rental industry. The not-for-profit group was created for homeowners seeking to find education and resources about marketing, operations and investment. […]