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Hoguet Law and concierge services: are you really compliant? Easy Concierge helps you prove it
Concierge Services18 min

Hoguet Law and concierge services: are you really compliant? Easy Concierge helps you prove it

FNAIM has just published a report shaking up the rental concierge world. The message is clear: many concierge services are exceeding their legal scope without knowing it. In case of an audit, how can you prove you're operating within the rules? Full analysis and practical solution.

ClaireMay 12, 2026
New Airbnb listing promotion: how to leverage the first 30 days boost (2026 guide)
SEO & Visibility14 min

New Airbnb listing promotion: how to leverage the first 30 days boost (2026 guide)

When you publish a new listing on Airbnb, you get a temporary but powerful visibility boost. Hosts who activate the promotion get their first booking 30% faster. Here's the complete action plan to make the most of it.

AdrienApril 8, 2026
Airbnb quality dashboard: monitor stay issues and improve your performance (2026 guide)
Property Management15 min

Airbnb quality dashboard: monitor stay issues and improve your performance (2026 guide)

Airbnb has deployed a quality dashboard giving hosts a real-time view of their performance. Most don't even know it exists. Here's how to use it to improve your ranking and avoid penalties.

AdrienApril 8, 2026
Airbnb discounts and promotions: maximize your revenue without sacrificing margins (2026 guide)
Property Management16 min

Airbnb discounts and promotions: maximize your revenue without sacrificing margins (2026 guide)

Airbnb promotions are a powerful lever — but misused, they cannibalize your margins. Hosts who dynamically adjust their rates earn 25% more revenue. Here's the complete strategy for 2026.

ClaireApril 8, 2026
Complete guide to digital property inspections in short-term rentals (2026)
Practical Guide15 min

Complete guide to digital property inspections in short-term rentals (2026)

Discover how to digitize your property inspections for greater efficiency and transparency. A complete guide with best practices, tools, and key steps to modernize your rental management in 2026.

ClaireUpdated March 16, 2026
Security deposit & evidence: build a solid case in 24 hours (2026 guide)
Property Management12 min

Security deposit & evidence: build a solid case in 24 hours (2026 guide)

Complete guide to managing Airbnb security deposit disputes with irrefutable evidence. Before/after photos, quotes, certificates: the checklist and 24h action plan for a winning case. Updated March 2026.

ClaireUpdated March 16, 2026
Automating property inspections in short-term rentals (2026 guide)
Automation8 min

Automating property inspections in short-term rentals (2026 guide)

How Check Easy revolutionizes short-term rental management and prevents common problems. Discover how to prevent theft, damage, and improve guest experience through automation. Updated 2026.

AdrienUpdated March 16, 2026
5 reasons why Airbnb concierge services must adopt Check Easy in 2026
Concierge Services6 min

5 reasons why Airbnb concierge services must adopt Check Easy in 2026

In a sector as competitive as short-term rentals, concierge services must constantly innovate to meet owner and guest expectations. Check Easy is the tool you need to stand out. Updated 2026.

ClaireUpdated March 16, 2026
Starting an Airbnb concierge service: 5 common mistakes (and solutions)
Concierge Services12 min

Starting an Airbnb concierge service: 5 common mistakes (and solutions)

Want to start an Airbnb short-term rental concierge service? Discover the 5 most common mistakes (organization, volume, cleaning, tools, legal/VAT) and what to do concretely from your first properties.

ClaireJanuary 5, 2026
Airbnb, Booking, Vrbo algorithm in 2026: The Check Easy recipe to climb search results
SEO & Visibility15 min

Airbnb, Booking, Vrbo algorithm in 2026: The Check Easy recipe to climb search results

The market is saturated, regulations are tightening, AI has changed guest expectations... yet you can still get ahead. Not by hacking platforms, but by optimizing the signals they actually reward. Updated March 2026.

AdrienUpdated March 16, 2026
9 expense categories in short-term rentals — and how to reduce them (without sacrificing experience)
Property Management12 min

9 expense categories in short-term rentals — and how to reduce them (without sacrificing experience)

From €3,500 revenue, sometimes only €1,800 margin remains. Discover the 9 cost categories to monitor and practical levers to improve your profitability without sacrificing guest experience. Updated 2026.

ClaireUpdated March 16, 2026
From algorithm to front door: how AI is reshaping vacation rentals in 2026
Innovation5 min

From algorithm to front door: how AI is reshaping vacation rentals in 2026

In 2026, AI is no longer a gimmick: it has crept into every corner of the rental experience. From conversational search to evidentiary property inspections, discover how artificial intelligence is reshaping vacation rentals. Updated March 2026.

AdrienUpdated March 16, 2026
Service vs hospitality: the real difference (and why it matters more than ever in 2026)
Hospitality5 min

Service vs hospitality: the real difference (and why it matters more than ever in 2026)

Service is what you do. Hospitality is what your guests feel. In 2026, you need both — and tools that make this demand sustainable, stay after stay. Updated March 2026.

ClaireUpdated March 16, 2026
How automation is changing the game in short-term rentals (2026)
Automation10 min

How automation is changing the game in short-term rentals (2026)

Travelers want seamless stays. Platforms demand precision. In 2026, automation doesn't replace humans; it gives them back their place where they're useful — relationships, attention, hospitality. Updated March 2026.

AdrienUpdated March 16, 2026
Reducing cleaning staff turnover in STR: simple methods + actionable proof
HR Management3 min

Reducing cleaning staff turnover in STR: simple methods + actionable proof

Why cleaning staff leave, how to resolve 'who to believe' disputes, and what to implement to retain them: visual ready-check, clean incident reports, pay based on actual time. Updated 2026.

ClaireUpdated March 16, 2026
Short-term rentals: the major revolutions of 2025-2026 and how to prepare
Trends10 min

Short-term rentals: the major revolutions of 2025-2026 and how to prepare

Short-term rentals are going through a major transition period. Discover the upheavals of 2025-2026 and strategies to stay competitive against new expectations, AI, and regulatory changes. Updated March 2026.

AdrienUpdated March 16, 2026
How to save time and avoid disputes in property management?
Property Management12 min

How to save time and avoid disputes in property management?

Automated property inspections are revolutionizing rental management. Discover how to eliminate human error, reduce conflicts, and simplify your processes with modern digital solutions. Updated 2026.

ClaireUpdated March 16, 2026
2025-2026 analysis of short-term rentals in Europe: challenges, tools, regulations
Market Analysis18 min

2025-2026 analysis of short-term rentals in Europe: challenges, tools, regulations

Ground realities (listings, cleaning, maintenance, reviews), the tools to manage them, and European regulations by country (France, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Italy, UK, Netherlands). Complete guide updated March 2026.

AdrienUpdated March 16, 2026
Vacation rentals: formalizing property inspections changes everything (even if not required by law)
Practical Guide3 min

Vacation rentals: formalizing property inspections changes everything (even if not required by law)

In vacation rentals, property inspections aren't legally required, but professionals who structure them (reference photos + managed disputes) reduce litigation, save time, and secure owner-guest satisfaction. Updated 2026.

ClaireUpdated March 16, 2026
Hosts: your guests want self check-in — and you'll love setting it up
Practical Guide8 min

Hosts: your guests want self check-in — and you'll love setting it up

No more waiting 40 minutes in front of a door! Discover how self check-in frees your guests from schedule constraints while saving you time. A complete guide with the playbook for successful implementation. Updated 2026.

AdrienUpdated March 16, 2026
Why artificial intelligence is the future of short-term rentals in 2026
Artificial Intelligence8 min

Why artificial intelligence is the future of short-term rentals in 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming every sector, and short-term rentals are no exception. Check Easy integrates AI to simplify property inspection management, improve transparency, and optimize concierge operations. Updated 2026.

AdrienUpdated March 16, 2026