Guides and news
In-depth comparisons, real prices and news about short-term rental tools.
Noise and parties: the sensors that prevent neighbour complaints
Minut and Roomonitor detect noise without cameras and alert you before the neighbours do.
Guides→Guest security deposit: Swikly, Autohost, Chekin, how to protect yourself
Card deposit, identity check, insurance: a property manager’s three lines of defence.
Guides→Airbnb, Booking, Vrbo commissions in 2026: the comparison
Who takes how much, who pays, when the money arrives: booking platforms side by side.
Guides→Guesty, Hostaway, Superhote: which PMS should you pick?
Two global leaders against a French challenger: pricing, channels, language and integrations compared.
Guides→Starting a property management business: the minimum tool stack
Five tools, under €200 per month for 5 listings: enough to start properly without over-equipping.
Guides→Digital guidebooks: Duve, Yaago, Touch Stay compared
From a simple QR-code guidebook to a platform with check-in and upsells: who does what, at what price.
Guides→Short-term rental cleaning: scheduling without spreadsheets
Breezeway, Turno, Properly, Homapp: four ways to organise turnovers between guests.
Guides→Which PMS should you choose for your portfolio size?
From 1 to 500 listings, the right property management software changes at each stage. A data-backed overview.
Guides→Smart lock or key box: the real cost over a year
One-off purchase or per-key subscription: we run the numbers for one listing over twelve months.
Guides→Dynamic pricing: PriceLabs, Beyond, Wheelhouse, what it really costs
Flat fee per listing or a percentage of bookings: which model is cheaper for you?
Guides→Airbnb, Vrbo, HomeToGo: what's changing in distribution this autumn
New pricing tools at Airbnb, sponsored listings at Vrbo, growth at HomeToGo: the autumn 2026 announcements that affect a property manager's booking channels.
News→Guesty acquires Smily: what it means for property managers
On 17 September 2026, Guesty completed its acquisition of the French software Smily (formerly BookingSync). What has been announced, what hasn't, and the questions to ask if you use Smily.
News→AI comes to property management software: what has been announced in 2026
Guesty, PriceLabs, Hostaway and Hospitable are making announcement after announcement about AI and automated agents. An overview of what exists, and the questions to ask before signing up.
News→SCALE France 2026 in Paris: three days for property managers
From 24 to 26 November 2026, the SCALE France conference celebrates its fifth edition at the Salons de l'Aveyron. What's on the programme, and why it's useful for spotting tools from the directory.
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