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If you’ve had Airbnb’s email about the Airbnb fee change 2026 and are wondering what it actually means for your pricing — you’re not alone. This update has caused a lot of confusion for UK hosts, but the reality is much simpler than it sounds. The short version?It looks like a big change… but for many owners, it isn’t. What Airbnb have done Airbnb are simplifying how prices are shown to guests. Instead of: Nightly rate Service fee added at checkout Guests now see one clear to

If you follow hospitality news even loosely, you may have noticed increasing discussion around a possible tourism tax, sometimes referred to as a visitor levy, in England. Like many things affecting the sector at the moment, the proposed levy sits within the wider conversation around holiday let regulations in the UK and how the short-term accommodation market continues to evolve. At the moment nothing has been introduced nationally. What the government has been consulting on

What’s Changed, What’s Working — and How Smart Owners Are Staying Ahead with Holiday Let Management in Somerset and Dorset If you own a holiday let in Dorset or Somerset , the past 18 months may have felt like a turning point. Not a crash.Not a collapse.But a clear shift away from the post-Covid “easy money” phase. Holiday lets are still in demand across the South West — but the way they succeed has changed. Owners who adapt are doing well. Those who expected a hands-off inve

A Dorset & Somerset Owner’s Guide ew things divide holiday-home owners quite like hot tubs. Guests love them — owners, not always. They look amazing in listings and can boost bookings, but they also bring maintenance, safety rules, and the occasional “the hot tub isn’t hot…”  message. At Key Turner Management , we’ve helped property owners across Dorset and Somerset  for almost a decade, so we know how valuable — and how demanding — these features can be. This guide to hot tu

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Holiday let management is crucial in today's booming short-term rental market. With the rise of platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo, property...

Is an air bnb management company worth it? Weigh up the pros and cons with us and find out if management is what you are looking for.

More and more holiday property owners are starting to choose to take their bookings direct or away from single source marketing agents....

A hot debate, what should you be leaving for your guests? I have found over the years that what guests and hosts call basics can vary...

asn't alot happened in the past few years!? Globally, nationally and personally... This blog post is a bit of a catch up for those who...