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 […]
I want to share a review with you that we got from a happy Airbnb guest who often returns to one of our Mouille Point Airbnbs. The aim of this article is discuss: How to increase short term annual income by either increasing rates or by improved occupancy? Or both? Most Airbnb management agencies and […]
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 […]
We can do what’s necessary or we can be remarkable. Which will make guests happy? You may be looking for a dedicated Cape Town rental management team to take care of marketing, guest relations, and maintenance. (These are the main services) Everyone can provide these services. Some better than others. But these are the basics. […]
Easily See If Your Home Is Remakable! Do you want to bank money with your Airbnb home? With more than 15 000 Cape Town Airbnb homes, only about 20% of these will make money at an occupancy of 66%. The other 80% will have occupancy of less than 33%. If you are part of the […]
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 gladly […]