Everything about renting out
your holiday home
In-depth, practical guides for owners of a holiday home. From commission and software to marketing and occupancy — written from experience, with real numbers and without the sales talk.
Deze artikelen zijn er ook in het Nederlands, samen met gidsen over Spaanse regelgeving en de Nederlandse aangifte.
Holiday rental software compared: Casa Hero, Lodgify, Smoobu, Hostaway & Guesty
Five platforms, five audiences. An honest comparison: what each does well, what it costs and which one suits your holiday home — with a decision guide and FAQ.
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Switching from Lodgify to Casa Hero: how it works
Lodgify is capable software — but built for portfolios. Renting out a single property? Here is how to switch in six steps, keeping your own domain and without downtime.
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An alternative to Airbnb: renting out without commission
Booking.com, a rental agency or handling it yourself? Compare the options, see the worked example and find out why your own booking website is often the best alternative.
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Renting out a holiday home in Spain: rules, licence and tax
From the regional VT licence and the 11-day rule to guest registration and Modelo 210 — plus the national NRA number that was scrapped in May 2026.
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More bookings for your holiday home: 12 proven tips
Better photos, smarter pricing, your own website and guests who come back: 12 concrete tips to raise your occupancy rate step by step.
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Casa Hero gives you a professional booking website for your holiday home in about five minutes — calendar, booking requests, reviews and multiple languages included. Free to try, no strings attached.