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Filling shoulder season dates with Airbnb’s new discounts
11th September 2026The quiet months take more work than the summer. These two Airbnb discounts help, and this is how they work, how they stack, and where to aim them.
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Keep Bookings Moving: Turning Late-Summer Demand into Autumn Opportunities
18th August 2026The way people book short term rental stays is changing and keeping up means understanding these shifts and adjusting your approach. In a recent webinar with Key Data, we explored what 2024 taught us and how property owners can use these insights to make smarter decisions in 2025.
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How to Get Seen (and Booked) This Summer
26th June 2026Learn how to turn visibility into bookings this summer through smarter distribution, flexible stays, optimized listings and responsive pricing strategies
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OTAs vs Direct Bookings? Why the Smartest Holiday Rentals Use Both
12th August 2025Learn how smart distribution, flexible stays, refreshed listings, and responsive pricing can help your holiday let thrive during peak season.
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Shorter Stays, Smarter Strategy: What Every Property Manager Needs to Know
23rd July 2025Learn how smart distribution, flexible stays, refreshed listings, and responsive pricing can help your holiday let thrive during peak season.
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Three Mistakes Holiday Let Owners Make When Demand Spikes
25th June 2025Learn how smart distribution, flexible stays, refreshed listings, and responsive pricing can help your holiday let thrive during peak season.
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Set Your Online Travel Agency (OTA) Listing Up for Success
17th June 2025Learn how smart distribution, flexible stays, refreshed listings, and responsive pricing can help your holiday let thrive during peak season.
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DAC7 Compliance Made Simple for Property Agencies
12th June 2025Now is the time to get prepared DAC7 – also known as the HMRC Digital Platform Reporting Requirement – is part of a wider effort to improve tax transparency. It…
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What Happens When You’re Not Prepared for Peak Season
27th May 2025Learn how smart distribution, flexible stays, refreshed listings, and responsive pricing can help your holiday let thrive during peak season.
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Peak Season Prep: Make SuperControl Work Harder for You
22nd May 2025Get your SuperControl setup ready for peak season with steps that help you stay visible, price smartly and manage bookings confidently.
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From the Ground Up: One Host’s Journey on the Isle of Skye
7th May 2025Maggie Mitchell is the owner of Chasing the Moon and Elysium on the beautiful Isle of Skye. She explains how she built confidence in attracting direct bookings and used SuperControl to stay organised and in control as her business grew.
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Friction Points: What’s Causing Guests to Bail?
15th April 2025You’ve done the hard work. Your property looks great, your listing is live, and you’re ready for more bookings. But guests aren’t converting like you expected. In this article, we explore why.
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Stay in Touch, Stand Out, Get Booked Again
14th April 2025Are your emails doing more than confirming bookings? This article explores the guest journey and how you can add value at every stage.
