Short stay, clearly explained.
Practical articles about renting out in Belgium and Dubai, based on official sources.
Getting started · 6 min
Choosing an Airbnb management company: 10 questions to ask first
Every manager says they take care of everything. These ten questions show quickly what that really means, and who you will be dealing with.
Belgium · 5 min
Renting out short-term in Flanders: what registration involves
Even a few nights a year on Airbnb counts. An overview of the basic conditions Toerisme Vlaanderen sets for tourist accommodation.
Belgium · 5 min
Airbnb in an apartment building in Belgium: what the co-ownership rules say
You may own your flat, but in a building with co-owners the statutes also have a say. What to check before you put your apartment on Airbnb.
Hosting tips · 5 min
Furnishing a short-stay home: where to spend, where to save
Guests book with their eyes but review with their back. Spend on sleep and cleanliness, keep the rest calm and simple.
Dubai · 6 min
Dubai holiday home areas compared: Marina, Downtown, Palm, JVC and more
Beach, skyline or space for families: each Dubai area attracts a different guest. A plain-language guide for owners and buyers.
Dubai · 5 min
Dubai holiday home managers: why your listing should stay in your name
Many managers put your home on their own account. It looks convenient, until you want to leave. What to check before you sign.
Hosting tips · 4 min
An empty night never comes back: why occupancy matters as much as price
Owners look at the price per night. What decides the result is how many nights you actually sell. A simple way to think about both.
Dubai · 5 min
Holiday homes in Dubai: how the DET permit works
In Dubai, every apartment or villa rented short-term needs a permit from the Department of Economy and Tourism before it is listed. The steps, in short.
Belgium · 4 min
What does an Airbnb earn in Belgium? What really makes the difference
There is no single number. What drives income in Belgium, from the coast to the cities, and how to get a realistic estimate.
Hosting tips · 4 min
Airbnb's new house rules: guests no longer do the cleaner's job
From 20 November 2026, Airbnb limits the chores hosts can ask of guests. What is no longer allowed, and what still is.
Dubai · 4 min
What does a holiday home earn in Dubai? What really makes the difference
Record visitor numbers, but every building and district behaves differently. What drives income in Dubai.
Hosting tips · 4 min
Pricing your Airbnb: why a fixed price leaves money on the table
Demand changes every day. How dynamic pricing works, and why a minimum price protects you.
Belgium · 4 min
Ghent through the year: the dates every host should know
Festivals, film, congresses and quiet weeks. How the city's calendar shapes demand, and what that means for your prices.
Belgium · 5 min
Flanders, Brussels or Wallonia: short-term rental rules at a glance
Tourism is a regional matter in Belgium. Where your property is decides where you register and what you need.
Hosting tips · 4 min
A guest guide in your home: what to put in it
A good house guide answers questions before they are asked. What to include, and why a printed copy still works.
Hosting tips · 4 min
Good reviews start before the stay
Most poor reviews are about something the guest didn't know. How to prevent them, how to answer them, and what Airbnb doesn't allow.
Dubai · 5 min
Running a holiday home in Dubai: the day-to-day rules
The permit is only the start. Whole units, the Tourism Dirham, emergency information in Arabic and English: what applies once guests arrive.
Belgium · 5 min
Starting an Airbnb in Belgium: the costs to plan for
Furnishing, cleaning, platform fees, certificates and insurance. The four kinds of costs to put on your list before you start.
Hosting tips · 3 min
Key box or smart lock: why self check-in is easier for everyone
No more waiting at the door for a late flight. Self check-in gives guests freedom and saves hosts hours.
Hosting tips · 3 min
Your first photo decides the click. How to choose it
Most guests decide on the first image. What works, what doesn't, and a cheap way to test it.
Dubai · 4 min
Starting a holiday home in Dubai: the costs to plan for
From furnishing to DET standards to the permit and DEWA. What to put on your list before your unit goes live.
Hosting tips · 3 min
Bed linen and towels: why good cotton pays off
Cheap sheets feel cheap, and they don't survive the wash. How to choose linen that guests notice and that lasts a season.
Hosting tips · 4 min
Small things guests notice, and what not to buy
A missing socket by the bed costs more stars than you'd think. Where to spend a little, and where to save.
Hosting tips · 3 min
Changeover day: what happens between two guests
A few hours between check-out and check-in. A practical checklist so nothing is forgotten.
Getting started · 4 min
Five things to sort out before your first booking
Rules, numbers, insurance, comfort and time. Get these right, and the rest becomes a lot easier.
Hosting tips · 4 min
Insurance for hosts: what AirCover is, and what it isn't
AirCover is a useful safety net, but it doesn't replace your own policies. What to check with your insurer before you start.
Belgium · 4 min
The new EU short-term rental rules, explained simply
Since 20 May 2026, an EU regulation brings more transparency to short-term rentals. What changes for hosts and for platforms.
Belgium · 4 min
Short-term rental in Brussels: registering your accommodation
Brussels has its own rules, separate from Flanders and Wallonia. Who has to register, with whom, and which certificates are involved.
Getting started · 4 min
Preparing your home for its first guest: a practical checklist
From the inventory to the key box. What we go through with every owner before the first guest arrives.
Getting started · 3 min
Short stay or long let? Five questions to ask yourself first
Not every home suits short-term rental. Five honest questions that help you decide, before you look at any numbers.
These articles give general information based on official sources. They are not legal, tax or financial advice. Rules change, so always check the latest version with the authority concerned.