Close

The Homelike Blog

Landlords

Why mid term rentals are more profitable than short term holiday rentals
Landlord

Why hosts should consider midterm bookings this summer

As summer approaches, hosts are gearing up to attract guests to their vacation rental properties. While short term bookings are the norm during high season, overlooking midterm bookings could mean missing out on a significant revenue opportunity. SiteMinder’s Hotel Booking Trends indicated that the average length of stay is also on the

Read More Β»
houses near body of water and mountain during daytime
Landlord

8 Best Places for Virtual Work in 2023

With colossal advancements in technology and a pandemic-related, remote-working trend that is clearly here to stay, virtual work has become an increasingly popular trend in recent years, to say the least. According to a recent report published by McKinsey, 58% of Americans report being given the opportunity to work from

Read More Β»
closed brown wooden door

5 Basic Steps Property Managers Can Take To Increase Security For Residents

As a property manager, you are responsible for ensuring your tenants feel safe in their homes. You also have a responsibility to keep your tenants’ belongings secure. Consider your current security strategy and where there might be gaps or vulnerabilities. Then consider whether any security essentials listed in this post could mitigate these vulnerabilities. A safe property will drive value and achieve ROI.

Read More Β»
brown concrete building near green trees during daytime

A Landlord’s Guide to Managing Tenants in NYC

There’s a lot to learn to ensure that you manage your NY tenants compliantly – failure to do so can result in lengthy, costly disputes with aggrieved tenants, and significant financial penalties can apply. Here is a guide for landlords managing tenants in New York City.

Read More Β»
Who needs to get Empadronamiento?
Moving to the UK

How To Buy Your First Home While Renting?

In 2020, just 31% of Americans were first-time buyers. In contrast, in 2010, 50% were first-time buyers just ten years earlier. As property prices increase β€” going up nearly 20% from 2020 to 2021 β€” more and more first-time buyers struggle to get onto the property ladder. Rather than stay

Read More Β»
assorted-color concrete houses under white clouds during daytime
Culture

A Guide to Bookkeeping For Landlords

A Sage survey revealed that 83% of accountants agree that investing in the latest technologies and digitalization is necessary to keep up with the market. Landlords already have numerous tasks to undertake each month, so they must know how to manage bookkeeping effectively and know the best technologies to assist

Read More Β»
Culture

Tax Tips For Renting Out A Property/Holiday Home In The USA

When considering renting out a property that you own, you need to be aware of the tax considerations. Renting out a property could leave you responsible for rental income taxes, but you may also be eligible for special deductions that can make the process much more lucrative. Learn more about

Read More Β»
gray table lamp beside white bed pillow

Why you should turn your hotel into Homelike apartments

COVID-19 has severely impacted almost every industry across the globe and the hotel industry was, unfortunately, one of the hardest hit. Even in countries where lockdown restrictions have been lifted or dialed down, the industry continues to struggle. A possible reason is that most travelers are still wondering whether staying

Read More Β»
low angle view of building
COVID-19

Property Supplier Trends for Mid-Term Stays During COVID-19

Undeniably, the COVID-19 pandemic has had an immense impact on many industries across the world, and in particular, the travel industry. In the midst of this, we wanted to get a better understanding of the impacts shared by more than 100 of Homelike’s most prominent property suppliers from Spain, Germany,

Read More Β»
Landlord

Landlord Guide: How to be a successful long-stay supplier

As a valued Homelike supplier we aim to provide you with the latest information and insights on how you can improve your listings and increase your booking potential on the Homelike platform. Β  The following guide is designed to help you make informed decisions when it comes to setting your

Read More Β»

Say hello to your
home away from home

furnished apartments for business travellers & Expats

family home kitchen