Paying relatives to do turnarounds

[Julie6621]

Hello, 

I'm very new to air bnb, I fact just had my first guest stay last week. 

My question is, since my air bnb is in Ireland and I live in England, I'm relying on my niece that lives nearby air bnb in Ireland to do all the cleaning, washing, bed changing etc but no idea what I should be paying her. How do I find out/gauge what the going rates are for changeovers etc. Any advice welcome. Thanks

[Rebecca]

Hello @Julie6621 👋

Welcome to the Community Center and congratulations on your first guest! Thank you so much for bringing such a great question to the community. 

There has been a few conversations here and there where hosts/co-hosts have asked very similar questions - here's one that might help: Being Paid as a CoHost. 

@Bob297, @Helen3 and @Joan2709 may be able to pop by and share their co-host experiences. 

Thank you in advance. 

[Mike-And-Jane0]

@Julie6621 depending on responsibility taken you could start at minimum wage and work up. Make sure its all above board and recorded or you won't be able to deduct the costs from your income. Also you may need to demonstrate she is self employed or you will get into all manner of employment law issues.

[Julie6621]

Hi Mike and Jane,

thanks for replying. My property is in Ireland but I’m in England so my niece has to do more than normal change over. I’m wondering about a % of earnings for each booking. What do you think?

[Helen3]

Ask hosts in that location what the going rate is . Personally I wouldn't pay minimum wages to those doing turnovers . They can make or break your business so choose someone with the right skills/knowledge and pay them accordingly @Julie6621 

[Julie6621]

Hi Helen,

my property is in Ireland and I’m in England. This means my niece does more than just turnaround. I’m wondering whether I should invite her as a Co-host or give her a % of the booking. Any thoughts?

[Helen3]

Up to you if she is cohosting then pay her a percentage plus the cleaning fee @Julie6621 

You normally pay a cohost not just for managing day to day guest interactions, but also for their knowledge of the platforms you use, understanding local STR legislation and any other legislation affecting your STR business, developing a pricing strategy for you and knowing how to market your listing.