Posted: Tue Jun 9, 2020 12:59pm
Air bnb will not divulge what percentage they take, it varies 'according to the algorithm'. The price listed on adverts is what the owner gets, the ultimate total price is only visible just before payment, sometimes very much higher, sometimes not. All money is retained by airbnb, but only given to hosts two days after guests' arrival. Airbnb unilaterally returned all deposits at the beginning of the lockdown, regardless of prior agreement, leaving many hosts in debt. .
What do forum users recommend is the best way to rent holiday home, to be fair to owners, renters and agencies?