News and changes
New features, changes to the boxes and the app, and what's changing in the rules around passing through energy costs.
What happens if you do not register your charging station with the network operator?
A charging station at your vacation property requires more than installation and pricing: at a certain capacity, the network operator wants to know about it in advance. This article explains what practically happens if you skip that step.
Read more →Electricity meter cabinet of your holiday home abroad: what is different?
In France, Spain or Italy, behind the front door you will find a different meter cabinet than you are used to. This article explains which differences really matter for your rental and power module.
Read more →Can I reduce the energy costs of my holiday home myself, or do I need an energy advisor?
You can lower part of your energy costs through smart settings and behaviour; for structural savings and subsidies, a certified energy advisor is often required. This article shows where that line is.
Read more →What changes this year regarding the requirements for your distribution board?
No new law, but a busier distribution board: as charging stations, air conditioning units and saunas are installed more often, more and more electricians are recommending an inspection. This is what changes in practice and who it affects.
Read more →The most common mistake when billing for electricity based on consumption
When billing for actual consumption, things almost never go wrong in the measurement itself, but in how you lay out the meter cabinet beforehand. This is the mistake that comes up most often, and how to prevent it.
Read more →What documents do you need to install a charging point at your holiday home?
An overview of the documents you gather before, during and after installing a charging point, and why the completion certificate is the most decisive document in this process.
Read more →How long does it take before you receive the invoice for your guests' electricity?
The invoice for resold electricity comes monthly in arrears, after the end of the month in which your guests consumed. We show you which steps are required and where the processing time encounters delays in practice.
Read more →What does using the air conditioning in your holiday home cost?
The amount an air conditioner costs depends on the power of the device, the number of operating hours and the electricity rate you apply. With a calculation example you can see exactly where the amount comes from.
Read more →Does the EU rule on consumption information apply to my rental business?
A European regulation requires clear, up-to-date information about energy consumption — but not every holiday rental operator falls under it. This article explains what matters.
Read more →Who may use the charging point at your holiday home?
A charging point at a holiday home attracts more than just your own guests. This article explains how you decide who may charge, and how you technically enforce it without hassle at the desk.
Read more →What happens if you don't receive a conclusive final electricity settlement?
At holiday parks and rentals with multiple units, the electricity settlement often lags behind events. These are the practical consequences if you don't resolve it, and what actually helps.
Read more →Charging point at your holiday home abroad: what differs by country?
A charging point at a holiday home abroad works technically almost the same everywhere, but rules on pricing, reimbursement and who is allowed to charge vary by country.
Read more →Can I set the electricity rate for my guests myself, or do I need help with that?
You set the rate per kWh yourself in the app; everything to do with the meter cabinet and wiring is handled by the electrician. This article shows exactly where that boundary lies.
Read more →What changes this year for landlords working through Airbnb or Booking?
A new European approach to sharing data between rental platforms and local authorities will soon affect everyone who rents short-term, including those using a small platform or their own website.
Read more →The most common mistake when settling electricity consumption based on meter readings
Most disputes over electricity costs do not arise at the end of a stay, but at the beginning: the initial reading that was never properly recorded. Here is how you prevent that.
Read more →What documents do you need to pass energy costs on to your tenant?
An overview of the documents you need if you pass electricity costs on to a tenant, with an explanation of why a recorded meter reading is the most decisive document in this context.
Read more →How long does it take before a charging station at your holiday home is ready to use?
From order to first charge: what the steps are when installing a charging station at a holiday home, and where the lead time typically gets delayed in practice.
Read more →What does the electricity consumption of a sauna or hot tub cost in your holiday home?
A sauna or hot tub is one of the finest amenities for guests, and often the biggest power consumer for you. This article explains where the amount comes from and what determines it.
Read more →Do the rules on passing through electricity costs also apply to my small rental business?
Anyone who rents out a single vacation property often wonders whether the rules on passing through energy costs apply to them. This article explains which characteristics are relevant.
Read more →How many circuits are in my meter cabinet?
An explanation in plain language about what a circuit in the meter cabinet is, why the number varies per property, and what this means if you let guests pay for their own electricity.
Read more →What happens if you don't record your guests' meter readings?
Without a recorded meter reading at arrival and departure, you have no proof of what a guest consumed — resulting in disputes, an unpaid bill, or messy accounting.
Read more →Charging guests abroad for electricity: what differs by country?
If you rent properties in multiple countries, you'll quickly notice that the rules for charging guests for energy are not the same everywhere. This article explains where those differences lie and where to find them with certainty.
Read more →Can I install the Staywatt module myself, or do I need an electrician?
A certified installer handles the connection in your meter box; you set up and activate the module yourself, with your phone. You can read exactly where that line is drawn here.
Read more →Does anything change this year in the rules for passing on energy costs to guests?
An overview of why landlords sometimes hear that rules around measuring and billing energy are changing, what is happening at EU level and national level, and where you can find out for yourself.
Read more →The most common mistake when charging guests a fixed electricity rate
A fixed electricity rate seems simple, but often backfires with holiday rentals. This explanation shows where it goes wrong and how to prevent it.
Read more →What documents do you need to open a Staywatt account?
An overview of the documents you need to have ready to activate Staywatt, and why the account is linked to your business rather than to a name or email address.
Read more →How long does it take before you can have your guests pay for their electricity?
From order to first QR scan: an overview of the steps that determine the lead time, and the two points where landlords most often lose time in practice.
Read more →What does it cost to charge a car at your holiday home?
An overview of where the costs for charging an electric car at your rental property come from, and what you as a landlord can determine yourself.
Read more →Do EU rules on energy metering also apply to my holiday home?
European legislation exists on measuring and apportioning energy in buildings with multiple residential units. This article explains when this applies to your holiday home, B&B, or holiday park, and when it does not.
Read more →What is a residual current device, and why does everything sometimes go out for a guest?
A residual current device protects against a dangerous current leak, but if it secures whole sections of the electrical panel at the same time, it can also take the fridge with it during a rental. This explains how it works and what you need to watch out for.
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