Wind-rippled sand dunes with marram grass at Wharariki Beach, the Archway Islands sea stacks standing offshore under a bright sky.

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Plain-English help for independent hosts: platform commission, direct bookings, and running your place.

July 16, 2026 · 3 min read
Adjusting your prices for the 15.5% fee: a practical walkthrough
A short, practical walkthrough for adjusting your prices before Airbnb's single 15.5% fee, with a guided helper that gives you your own numbers.
July 10, 2026 · 5 min read
Airbnb's top-rated guest discount: who pays, what you get, and when it's worth it
Airbnb is offering hosts better search ranking for funding a discount to guests rated 4.8+. Here's who pays, what the ranking boost is worth, and the math to run first.
July 10, 2026 · 7 min read
Airbnb's new 15.5% fee: the price math some hosts get wrong
From September 15, 2026, Airbnb deducts a single 15.5% fee from host payouts. The adjustment math is widely misquoted. Here's the correct version, with a calculator you can run on your own rates.