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Ideas for hosts and owners, and what we've learnt running aparthotels in Cape Town since 2014.
The vacation home rental market is known for its fierce competition – especially in popular travel areas such as Cape Town. Thanks in part to booking platforms such as Airbnb, anyone with property to…
Why should you consider working with a holiday rental property manager? Is it really worth the investment to partner with a professional, or can you go it alone and still get the same results? For…
Airbnb occupancy plays a very important role for those wanting to generate a notable income from short term rentals. It goes without saying that bookings are your bread and butter – having an empty…
Planning on investing in holiday rentals? Before you get too carried away, it can be extremely valuable to consider all of your options well in advance, so that you can safely and realistically get…
Vacation rentals make up a constantly growing percentage of the property rental market. In Cape Town alone, this market is rapidly evolving, especially as tools such as Airbnb continue to advance.
The Airbnb rental platform has allowed anyone and everyone who owns a property to benefit from short term property returns. While this is great for the economy (and for the holiday rental market in…
As far as vacation rental property in Cape Town is concerned, location is everything. South Africa's Mother City is home to a wide range of neighbourhoods.
Vacation rental property types vary considerably. While the two most popular property types for short term rental are without a doubt villas and apartments, there are many other properties that do not…
The lure of a high short term rental income is what leads many property owners to rent out their properties to holidaymakers. Many new property investors assume that making a fortune through holiday…
With so many jumping aboard the Airbnb trend, short term property rental mistakes are becoming a lot harder for some property owners to avoid. While this platform has made it possible for more people…
A few people you know are making a killing on Airbnb, and you are seriously considering purchasing a holiday rental property to kick-off your investment dreams. Before you get too carried away, you…
If you have big plans on transforming your investment property into a space that attracts premium holiday rentals, you likely already know that visitors expect the very best. Sadly, as the rapid rise…