FAQ
Renting with sharing economy platforms like Airbnb, Bookabach & TripAdvisor - how safe is it?
There’s always risk.
Many recognised sharing economy platforms like Airbnb, Bookabach, TripAdvisor, FlipKey, Booking.com, HomeAway, and L'Abode offer some guidance for renters around safety. For example, Airbnb provides some safety tips hosts can follow.
Ultimately though, the safety of your property can never be guaranteed. When you rent it to short-term guests it can, however, be covered - this is why ShareCover exists. To give you peace of mind when you rent your property on sharing platforms.
Related Questions
- What risks am I exposed to when using sharing economy platforms? Why might I need cover?
- I don't want my property to be used as a party house. Is this likely? What can I do to prevent it?
- How do I minimise risk of damage to my property during a stay?
- How does ShareCover differ from covers or guarantees provided to hosts by some recognised sharing economy platforms?
ShareCover is issued by IAG New Zealand Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Insurance Australia Group, Australasia’s largest general insurer. When making decisions about a product, always read the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS). You should carefully read the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and all policy documentation for more details.
ShareCover Enterprises is owned by Insurance Australia Limited and is not related to either Airbnb, Bookabach, Booking.com, TripAdvisor, Spacer, and Uber. References to these platforms on this website do not constitute an endorsement by these platforms of ShareCover nor an endorsement of these platforms by ShareCover; nor IAG being partnered with these platforms.