How do I open my B&B with YouBnB?
We support you in checking local regulations, registering the activity and handling the necessary requirements. We oversee preparation of the property and listing. Earning potential depends on the location, size and characteristics of the home: the free valuation is used to build a personalised estimate.
What happens if a guest damages my property?
We handle the report, the damage assessment and the reimbursement claim, including through insurance cover. Limits, excesses and exclusions are set out in our proposal and in the policy.
How are booking prices determined?
Rates are updated based on the market, seasonality, local events and booking trends. To estimate your home's potential, we also consider its location, size and characteristics.
How does the free estimate work?
Fill in the form with your city and contact details, and we’ll get in touch to learn about your home. Based on its location, size and features, we prepare an estimate of what it could earn. It’s free, with no obligation: you decide whether to go ahead.
How much does it cost to entrust my property to YouBnB?
There are no fixed fees: YouBnB receives a percentage of booking revenue, plus VAT. We only earn when you do. The percentage is agreed with you based on the work needed to manage your property.
How long is the contract, and how do I cancel?
The management contract lasts one year and renews automatically. If you don’t want to renew, just let us know at least three months before it ends.
When do I get paid?
Every month you receive a bank transfer with your booking earnings, along with a clear report on how your home is doing. Guests pay before they check in, so there are no rent arrears and no payments to chase.
Can I use my home whenever I want?
Yes, your home is still yours. Ask us to block the dates for your stay, or block them yourself in our app. The more notice you give, the easier it is to keep those dates free on every platform.
My home is already on Airbnb. Can you manage it?
Yes. We can take over a listing that’s already live: we review the photos, description and pricing to improve its performance, and from then on we take care of guests, cleaning and paperwork.
Do I need to get my home ready before we start?
We’ll talk it through during the assessment. Our interior design advice helps you make the most of the space, then we take professional photos and write the listing. We also prepare a welcome kit for guests.
Which platforms will my home be listed on?
On the main booking platforms, such as Airbnb, Booking.com and Expedia, and on the YouBnB booking site. Calendars and prices stay in sync, so you avoid double bookings.
Who handles guests and their registration?
We do. We answer enquiries, confirm bookings and register every guest with the State Police, as Italian law requires. After each departure, we check the condition of your home.
What assistance do you offer guests during their stay?
Guests get support 24/7, from local tips to sorting out any issues during their stay. How the service works and what it covers are agreed in our management proposal.
How do you manage cleaning and linen changes?
After every check-out, we verify the condition of the home and any damage or missing items. We organise delivery of clean linen and collection of used linen, cleaning and resetting of the spaces. Periodic deep cleaning is also provided.
How do you manage bureaucracy and tax obligations?
We take care of the start-up paperwork, guest registration with the State Police, tourist tax and the flat-rate rental tax (cedolare secca) where it applies. Duties and responsibilities are set out in the contract, in line with applicable law.
What is the CIN, and who takes care of it?
The CIN (Codice Identificativo Nazionale) is the national ID code required for short-term rentals in Italy. It must appear in every listing and be displayed outside the building. We help you apply for it and handle the other start-up paperwork with the municipality and region.
Which cities do you work in?
YouBnB manages homes in more than 30 Italian cities. To find out whether we cover your area, request a free estimate and we’ll get back to you about your property.
