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WeShare is Live: The Peer-to-Peer Rental Platform the World Has Been Waiting For

Today marks a milestone we've been building toward for months. WeShare — a platform to rent anything from anyone — is officially open for listings.

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Yosef Chaim Platania

15 January 2025 · 4 min read

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How to Write a Listing That Actually Gets Booked

Most hosts write listings the way they'd fill out a form. The best hosts write listings the way they'd tell a friend. Here's the difference.

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Andrea Molina

6 min
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From Idle Van to Extra Income: How One Host Made £800 in His First Month

Marcus bought a camper van for one big road trip. Then it sat on his driveway for 11 months. He listed it on WeShare. Three weeks later, he'd earned enough to pay for the trip twice over.

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Daniel Schwartz

5 min
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5 Pricing Mistakes New Hosts Make (and How to Fix Them)

Pricing too high means no bookings. Pricing too low means you're leaving money on the table — and sometimes attracting the wrong kind of renter. Here's how to get it right.

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Lior Ben-David

5 min
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Introducing WeShare Aid: Sharing That Gives Back

We're announcing WeShare Aid — a programme that lets hosts donate a percentage of their earnings to community causes, matched by WeShare.

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Yosef Chaim Platania

4 min
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The Renter's Checklist: Questions to Ask Before Every Booking

A great rental experience starts before you book. Here are the questions seasoned renters always ask — and why they matter.

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Andrea Molina

5 min
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Community

Community Spotlight: The Photography Studio That Pays for Itself

Priya built her dream studio. Then she listed it on WeShare. Now other creatives use it during the week — and it funds her weekend shoots.

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Daniel Schwartz

4 min
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Cancellations Happen. Here's How to Handle Them Without Losing Your Reputation

Even the best-planned rentals sometimes fall through. How you handle cancellations — from either side — shapes your standing on the platform.

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Lior Ben-David

5 min