AirBnb Article
Airbnb
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Whether you are a fan or not, no-one can deny the rise and rise of the Airbnb platform
over the last few years. Airbnb, along with other providers, have revolutionised the
serviced accommodation industry and the guest experience has been transformed.
T
his is particularly prevalent in seaside
destinations such as Brighton; a popular
choice for holiday makers and business
travellers alike, as well as for hen weekends
and stag parties. All of which are very lucrative in
terms of potential income for the City.
This can provide an opportunity for property
owners, as well as potential issues for neighbouring
properties, depending on how the property is
managed.
The Downside of short-term rentals
Having a short term ‘holiday’ let looks good for
income, home owners see pound signs flash in front of
their eyes, but there a downside. Managing an Airbnb
is intensive work, with high levels of guest turnover
and property maintenance. Gone are the days where
Airbnb meant just a spare bedroom, now dedicated
properties are set up specifically for tourist and
professional visitors alike.
Guest expectations have also risen, basics such
as fresh linen and sparkling cleanliness are a
minimum. For the property owner, there are a stack
of maintenance issues and general management that
is required to keep the Airbnb running efficiently. On
top of this, owners need to ensure guests follow house
rules and proactively manage the property, to prevent
any disturbances to neighbours.
Back to the positives of Airbnb
However, while there undoubtedly some costs and
pitfalls of an Airbnb holiday let there are plenty of
positives. Thanks to Airbnb and similar providers,
these advertising platforms are well known and
secure. The property owners not only benefit from
the extra income, but also retain tighter control of
their property. Additionally, there are also certain tax
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benefits too, compared to traditional long term lets.
Overall it all makes sense, but there are challenges
that many property owners struggle with; finding time
and having the knowledge to set up and manage their
Airbnb property effectively.
How to effectively manage your Airbnb property
Many property owners struggle to manage the
process themselves. However, savvy owners look for
a company to assist with this often-daunting process
and to help manage their property, to take the weight
off their shoulders. Such companies have dedicated
housekeeping and maintenance staff to ensure their
properties meet the standards expected by guests.
Savvy owners look
for a company to
assist with this oftendaunting process
and to help manage
their property, to take
the weight off their
shoulders.
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Taking an Airbnb property further
There are numerous companies that can assist property owners
manage their short term let, most have been specifically established to service the Airbnb phenomena.
After a bit of research, we have found a company that seems to
tick all the boxes. They manage every aspect of an Airbnb holiday
let, to ensure a unique customer focused experience for the guest
and maximum hassle-free income for the property owner.
Founded by Viktoriia Khorish, My Fab House is no ordinary Airbnb management company. With a passion for bespoke interior
design and providing a unique customer focused experience,
Viktoriia is starting her own mini revolution in the City of Brighton.
Expert knowledge
Not so long ago, all short term let accommodation felt very much
the same, with bland décor, predictable art prints and average
customer service. My Fab House company is small, so it really
focuses on each property in its portfolio. This unique company
takes a property and using their expert knowledge work at every
stage with the owner, to maximise its potential.
If required the entire property can be given an interior design
makeover with high quality furniture, funky décor, all topped off
with five-star quality linen to ensure supreme levels of comfort.
Bespoke extras such as a hair and make-up bar and chill out
areas can be included, where possible, to enhance the guest
experience. Most companies don’t go this far in creating an Airbnb holiday let but Viktoriia and her team dream big. They then
analyse the market to maximise occupancy and rental income.
My Fab House ensures a guest experience and exceptional levels
of service and management. They also employ a security company, so regular patrols also ensure that the guests are behaving in
the property and vitally that neighbours are not being disturbed.
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My Fab House company is
small, so it really focuses on
each property in its portfolio.
This unique company takes
a property and using their
expert knowledge work at
every stage with the owner, to
maximise its potential.
My Fab House
A unique guest experience
My Fab House know their customers and they understand
the challenges faced by every Airbnb holiday let owner.
There is huge competition, with thousands of holiday let
choices just in Brighton alone, so the successful owner
has to make their property stand out from the crowd. This
starts with the interior design, but other little extras really help. Guests are provided with tea, coffee, fresh milk
and a quality pod coffee machine as standard. They also
have access to Netflix as well as an Amazon Echo linked to
the Amazon music library. But the guest experience goes
further…
Pamper partners
Guests also have a choice of a range of in-house pamper
packages as an extra. My Fab House’s pamper partners
can really add value to the overall experience; guests can
have their own private chef, a yoga instructor, or they can
learn to make cocktails. They can even have a full hair,
beauty and spa salon come into the home, so they can
look like a million dollars for a night on the town. Suddenly what was once an ordinary Airbnb becomes an entire
experience, this makes a My Fab House property stand
out above the competition.
The perfect partnership
Viktoriia and My Fab House have set a new standard in
the Airbnb sector for both property owners and their
guests. Today, people want something different, they expect more than just the basic comforts of home and they
demand the very best. My Fab House delivers a unique
and outstanding experience for the guest, which translates into increased profits for the property owner.
www.myfabhouse.co.uk.
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