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Ever wanted to get a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of a SaaS business? On the latest episode of the Highway to Scale podcast, our CEO James Burrows reveals how he and his partners built Rentals United from the ground up, how they raised their first rounds of funding and what challenges they faced running a SaaS business in the vacation rental industry. Learn more in today’s article.

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Operations
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8 min read

RU Data Studio Property Health Cards: The Only Tool You Need to Health-Check Your Listings

Need a quick and efficient way to identify which of your listings need work and what adjustments you need to make to improve your conversion rate? We’ve just released a new tool that does exactly that. Forget about time-consuming manual audits – with this tool, you’ll have more time to focus on actions that positively impact your business.

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7 min read

3 Pricing Strategies to Fill Gaps Between Bookings & Maximise Occupancy

Gone are the days when guests used to book vacation rentals for a full week, from Saturday to Saturday. Now, property managers often find themselves with awkward gaps in their calendars in between bookings. So, what can you do to sell out those gap days and avoid losing money on an empty rental? Here are three pricing strategies that’ll help you maximise your occupancy throughout the summer.

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Operations
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7 min read

PTBA: Control Last-Minute Bookings & Eliminate Time Zone Headaches

Last-minute bookings are great for boosting your occupancy – as long as they leave you time to prepare for the guest’s arrival. But what happens when a guest books your rental an hour before check-in? The PTBA setting in Rentals United allows you to specify how much time you need to ready your rental. This way, you can prevent ultra-last-minute bookings and run a truly global business without having to worry about the jet lag between you and your guests. Here’s how it works.

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Operations
3863
8 min read

Summer Travel Forecast: Top-Performing Channels Per Country + Booking Window Analysis

How is your country performing? We looked at the booking data in eight counties – Spain, United Kingdom, France, Greece, Italy, Portugal, USA and Australia – and spotted trends in booking window, length of stay and top-performing niche channels. Here is how each country is performing, with data insights from Rentals United Data Studio.

Operations
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10 min read

Increasing Sustainability in Vacation Rentals Through Home Automation

In honour of Earth Day, we’re shining the spotlight on sustainability in vacation rentals. How can property managers work towards sustainability while catering to their guests’ needs and saving money at the same time? Here’s how home automation technology and other tools can help to reduce your business's environmental impact.