How do short-term rentals affect home prices?
What do the theory and the results of studies from different cities show so far? How has the global emergence of ridesharing changed the dynamics of housing markets? Dozens of studies from different cities confirm that the development of short-term rentals is associated with an increase in housing prices. The phenomenon is becoming known as the “Airbnb effect” because Airbnb is the innovative company […]
What do you need to know before renting out a property on AirBnB?
Beginner's Guide For property owners in Bulgaria who rent out or plan to rent out an apartment on the Airbnb platform, it is essential that they are well acquainted with both the basic terms used on the platform and the terms and conditions for housing posting. We have prepared a short guide for you that […]
How to make your villa attract guests all year round?
During the Roman Empire, wealthy Romans often had a second home outside the city. These large, elegant homes were called villas and would undoubtedly be considered real estates today. Roman villas were of two types: Nowadays, the boundaries of the concept of “villa” are quite blurred and such properties are not owned […]
How to target business travelers?
For many businesses in the tourism sector, corporate travel plays a significant role. We have also talked about this in our article “Will business tourism recover after the pandemic?”, where we provide more detailed information about how much of tourism is actually for business and how important this segment is for the success of the tourism sector. And despite […]
What is a "serviced apartment"?
For four years now, with Flat Manager, we have been creating and implementing innovations in the spheres of real estate and tourism in Bulgaria. Some of these innovations are actually products and services that have been successfully offered in Western markets for years. Our task is to "translate" them, adjust them for the needs of Bulgarian users and develop them on [...]
How to Adjust Airbnb Prices During a Pandemic + 3 More Helpful Pricing Tips
In the uncertain and ever-changing situation surrounding the pandemic, Airbnb apartment hosts are faced with the question of how to set nightly rates in such a way as to ensure the highest possible occupancy of apartments. In this article, we show you how you can benefit from an airline-style pricing strategy, how we optimize […]