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Knowledge from ten years of letting
Everything we write here comes from the daily practice of running our own four apartments in Bruges. Not theory, but what works: from pricing strategy and booking platforms to the details that earn reviews.
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Renting out a holiday home in Flanders: a practical step-by-step plan
Zoning, registration with Toerisme Vlaanderen, fire safety certificate, insurance, channels and prices: the right order for a proper start.
More returnHow much can a holiday home in Bruges earn?
Not a sum with a single answer, but five factors that make the difference between an average rental year and a strong one in Bruges.
Getting started with holiday lettingManage it yourself or outsource: which is the better choice?
The honest trade-off: what doing it yourself costs in time and missed income, and when outsourcing is worth it.
Getting started with holiday lettingWhat does a professional Airbnb manager do?
From pricing strategy to the cleaning changeover: what a manager actually takes on, and how to recognise a good one.
Airbnb and booking platformsWhy list your holiday home on several platforms?
One platform means dependence and missed bookings. This is how a channel mix with synchronised calendars works.
Airbnb and booking platformsHow does a direct booking without commission work?
Loyal guests who book direct are the most stable income there is. This is how you put your own channel alongside Airbnb and Booking.com.
Guest experienceSeven ways to get more five-star reviews
Nearly three thousand reviews on our own properties taught us what guests reward. Seven habits that earn stars.
New articles appear regularly, on return, platforms, guest experience, cleaning and the letting rules in Flanders. A question that is not covered yet? Check the frequently asked questions or ask us directly.
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