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Pets. How to make your AL pet-friendly
The offer of accommodations that allow pets is limited so this is an excellent opportunity to stand out and get more bookings. In advance, we all know that it is always a concern for those who have pets where to leave them when you go on vacation. Learn how to make your AL pet-friendly […]
Energy Certificate: what it is and how to order
The Energy Certificate became mandatory by law, since December 2013, for all buildings, new or old, from the moment they are placed for lease. What is the Energy Certificate? The Energy Certificate is a mandatory document that aims to assess the energy efficiency of a property. This effectiveness can […]
Transform your home into a Local Accommodation
Transforming your home into Local Accommodation for tourist leasing is an excellent option to earn extra income. In Portugal, it is estimated that the hosts obtain an extra income of 3,350 euros per year with short term rentals. 1. The property will have a greater advantage if the dwelling is located in Lisbon, Porto or Algarve, […]
Get more ratings and positive comments
Obtaining positive reviews on your accommodation favors its positioning on booking sites like Booking and AirBnB and increases the probability of the customer wanting to return. 5 star scores are really about exceeding expectations. Here are some strategies: 1. A good presentation Include good quality photographs and sell experiences, incorporating photographs […]
Maximize the profits of your Local Accommodation
Small improvements can be decisive in a strategy and offer great results in reducing costs. Ensuring that current operations are as simple as possible and that all spaces are being used to their maximum capacity is the first step you should take when considering how you can be more successful in your business. […]
Sort invoices on the e-invoice portal
There are already available, on the AT (Tax and Customs Authority) e-invoice portal, options for the total or partial allocation of invoices related to professional or business activity, for individual taxpayers who registered for opening an activity. The question about the nature of the expenditure was put on the positive side, making it easier to see that […]
2021 Trends for Local Accommodation
This year 2020 was certainly a year completely different from any other. Many even claim that we are in a “new normal”. Thus, there is a need to rethink the trends that will come next year for Local Accommodation and to put any concerns in perspective. In this sense, it is essential to adopt the latest trends […]
Economical tips to warm up your AL this winter
Quando o inverno chega, já se sabe que a conta da luz sobe. E não é por acaso! Ligam-se os aquecedores, climatizadores, lareiras elétricas... Mas existem algumas formas de aquecer a casa sem precisar gastar mais eletricidade e conseguir, ao mesmo tempo, manter o seu Alojamento Local quente durante o inverno. Isolamento Preste especial atenção […]
What cannot be missing in a Portuguese house | Decoration
Receiving foreign guests brings the opportunity to show them a little of what our country's culture is. And Portuguese culture is rich in historical decorative elements that characterize it. Would you like to include typical national decor in your Local Accommodation? This article will highlight 8 essential items for decorating a typical house […]
New operating requirements for your Local Accommodation | Ordinance No. 262/2020
On November 6, Ordinance No. 262/2020 was published, which defines the new operating requirements for Local Accommodation. This Ordinance was already foreseen as a consequence of the change to the law that occurred in October 2018. We highlight some measures: You can check in and deliver information to users in person or […]
Recovery Plan for your Local Accommodation | Covid-19
Are you an LA Manager? Start working today to design a recovery plan to manage your business in these tough times. Here are some of our recommendations.
Surveys in Local Accommodation
Local accommodation establishments can be inspected by ASAE, the competent city council and Turismo de Portugal IP
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