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18 contributions to Freedom Stays SA Community
What clicked for you this week? 🏆
Wins don't have to be big to count. A first call to an agent. An area finally picked. A listing photo redone. A question answered on Wednesday's call that unblocked you. All of it counts. Nothing moved this week? Say that too, and tell us what you're working on next. Someone in here has been exactly where you are. Reply with one thing that clicked for you this week, big or small.
What clicked for you this week? 🏆
1 like • 3h
Recently, I noticed guest keep leaving the lights on when they go out (several hours to all day), I’ve popped a sign on the back of the main entrance door to turn off the lights…. Let’s see whether it’s works 🤞🏻🤞🏻 I also found light bulbs with built in motion sensors, that might also be a way round, or Hive remove system is another option. Thoughts, recommendations? Steve
0 likes • 3h
thanks Adam, appreciate it 👍🏻
Our first ever SA booking, and it was juicy
Got our first booking for 52 nights. Obviously there's plenty of luck in these things, but also just following Adam's basic rules clearly worked; list early before it's ready (now the race is on the get it ready for then), resist the temptation to open up to short bookings that would block these opportunities, and list a property that has some unique benefits; e.g. this one has 2 good en-suites that none of the others in the area has.
0 likes • 3h
Excellent result
Airbnb Host Fees
Did everyone see the Airbnb Booking Fee increase message, they are 'adjusting' from 15% to 15.5% Will you be adjusting your prices or absorbing the percentage?🤔
1 like • Sep '25
I add mark up for airbnb, BDC and VRBO through the channel manager 18%, 20% and 8%
Booked out!
We are now fully booked for this whole month and a few days into next 😁 just need to keep the bookings coming 🙏
1 like • Sep '25
Fantastic 👏🏻👏🏻
Deposits systems ?
Hi all, So we currently don't take deposits and haven't had to really over the past 15 months, however over the past month we have had to change & charge guests for at least 4 duvet covers due to pissing on the beds etc. So what are people using and does it put guests off booking with you?
1 like • Sep '25
I use stripe, which is automated via uplisting. It takes a preauthorisation for £200 and holds for 7 days. I can choose to trigger the withdrawal from the card if needed, Its automatically released after checkout. Stays over 7 days take another preauthorisation, which some guests have queried. Hope this helps? Cheers, Steve
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Steve Perry
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Property Invest Based South Ex HMO Investor - Now Serviced Accommodation Provider

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Joined Aug 19, 2025
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