We all know the above quote from Lord Harold: location, location and location. With Airbnb dominating the short term rental market the same refrain applies. Today I don’t want to discuss your property’s physical location. This location is critical but fixed. Your “location” on the Airbnb website, when people search for properties like yours is […]
Dear Homeowner As you know your home is remarkable. If not we would not have it as part of our portfolio and we would not get such amazing reviews. But this doesn’t mean we can now relax. As I have said many times; Airbnb is making money for their own pocket and this does not […]
A few days ago I read that Cape Town tourism has grown by 7.5% during the fourth quarter of 2017 compared to same time during 2016. You’ll agree that is huge. We have a water crisis, yet tourists are still flocking to Cape Town. Did you know that tourists only contribute 1% to the Cape […]
If you decide to buy an Airbnb Investment Property in Cape Town you can end up with a nondescript place like most on Airbnb (some of our other articles discuss how Airbnb has commoditized holiday rentals) or you can choose to be in the remarkable 20% who make proper money. The questions you can ask […]
The other day we received this email from an owner in Simonstown looking for an Airbnb management agency. I’m trying to establish the pros and cons of renting my (Simonstown) Seaforth cottage short or long term. I don’t want the hassle of short-term so wanted to chat with you about your services and costs etc. […]
We get this question regularly “Why Can I Not See My Airbnb Property?” We manage an Airbnb property in Newlands. The first few years only during peak. But the last year the owners asked us to manage it for longer periods. It is very luxury three bedroom home sleeping 5 people at R3000 per night during […]
Are you considering buying Airbnb Investment Properties in Cape Town? Well, you are not alone. Everyone is jumping on the Airbnb bandwagon. Nothing wrong with that but don’t be naive. Let me try and give you a few pointers when deciding on buying an apartment or house in Cape Town to rent out for short-term […]
This list of Airbnb Self Catering Features only show the most critical to maximise income – obviously every feature on this list cannot be met by all. At Agency.CapeHolidays.Info we focus on remarkability. And a minimum list never sits well with us. But it’s a start. It’s the foundation. Washing machine Dryer Fridge Coffee Machine […]
In a healthy relationship lovemaking depends on two willing partners. In our metaphor case the loving parties are Airbnb and the homeowner. Both partners have expectations. But some times the dice is loaded against you. You really have work very hard at this relationship. In this case Airbnb can pamper you or drop you; Airbnb will […]
Many holiday homeowners think I am crazy when I propose very competitive rates on Airbnb when launching a new property. I must say that I would rather choose crazy than stupid. In previous writings I have argued why Airbnb hosts need to make love with Airbnb by making them money. If you do they will make you money. Today […]