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Changelog

What's new in StayKnit

We improve StayKnit every month. Here is everything that has changed, newest first. Hosts also see new updates inside the app.

  1. v2026.10.12

    Direct bookings: get paid by card and handle refunds

    • NewWhen you accept a direct booking request you can tick "Add a card payment link". The link goes in the same confirmation email as the invoice, so the guest can pay by EFT or card.
    • ImprovedThe stay total on a new request is filled in from your direct prices. If your prices are in another currency, the card shows the rate used.
    • ImprovedWhen a guest pays by card, the booking and its invoice are both marked paid.
    • NewAdd a cancellation policy to your Find a stay listing. Guests see it before and after they pay.
    • NewGuests can ask for a refund, a cancellation or a date change from their payment page or receipt. You get an email and can reply to the guest directly.
    • NewRefund a guest from Finances → Guest card payments. Pay them back by EFT or cash and record it, or ask StayKnit to refund their card.
    • ImprovedGuest emails now say "Reply to this email" and replies go straight to you.
    • ImprovedThe website header now has a "Find a stay" button next to the logo.
    • FixedInvoice numbers no longer show a double dash (for example CST--1015).
  2. v2026.10.11

    Seasons, prices and logins in one place

    • NewAdd several offers to a Find a stay listing, such as summer and winter prices, and let them repeat every year. Offers are for direct bookings only and are never sent to Airbnb or Booking.com.
    • ImprovedFinances now has one list, "Your listings and direct prices", grouped by property. Edit a listing and set its direct prices from the same row.
    • ImprovedCopying direct prices only offers rooms of the same property, so one property’s prices can’t end up on another.
    • NewTeam now has an "Owner logins" section. Give owners a login, reset a password or add a new owner next to your staff logins.
    • FixedTicks and switches, such as on statement cost lines and add-ons, now respond straight away instead of waiting for a refresh.
  3. v2026.10.10

    Find a stay for every property, anywhere

    • NewGive each property its own Find a stay listing, with its own photos, video and description.
    • NewList stays outside South Africa. Guests see prices in the right currency, set automatically from the country or chosen by you.
    • NewNot on Airbnb or Booking.com? Verify your listing with the owner’s ID and a proof of address instead.
    • NewAdd all the rooms (or beds) of one property in one go, and fill in a listing from a property you already have.
    • NewStatement cost lines can now apply to a few chosen properties, not just one or all.
    • ImprovedClearer names for the two price lists: booking-site prices (Channels) and direct booking prices (Finances).
    • ImprovedIf a screen ever fails to load, you now see a message with Try again instead of a blank page.
  4. v2026.10.9

    Safer Find a stay and payments

    • NewEvery Find a stay listing is now checked by the StayKnit team before guests can see it.
    • NewOnly hosts on a paid plan can list on Find a stay, and each listing must link to the same property on a registered booking site such as Airbnb, Booking.com or LekkeSlaap.
    • New"Verified host" badge on listings we have checked, and a "Report this listing" button for guests.
    • NewGuests see a safety tip on every listing: never pay outside a booking site or an invoice from the host, and check the host through their booking-site link.
    • ImprovedCopies of a listing that is already on Find a stay (same booking link or name) are stopped before they go live.
    • ImprovedApple Pay at checkout now works in Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari. On a computer, scan the QR code with your iPhone to pay.
    • ImprovedLive booking updates from our channel partner are now signed and checked before StayKnit accepts them.
  5. v2026.10.8

    A new Home screen: your day at a glance

    • NewHome now opens with your Books: this month's profit, a 6-month chart and where your money comes from and goes (Host plan and up).
    • NewToday's check-ins, check-outs and guests in the house, with quick buttons for New direct booking, Block dates and the Calendar.
    • NewCleaning card with turnovers for today and tomorrow, and an occupancy graph for the next 14 or 30 days.
    • ImprovedAll bookings now live in one place, the Calendar, so nothing shows up twice.
    • ImprovedTips at the bottom of Home to list on Find a stay and to switch on booking notifications on your phone. Hide them any time.
  6. v2026.10.7

    Books: your income, costs and profit in one place

    • NewNew Books tab (Host plan and up): income from every booking site and your direct booking invoices is filled in for you.
    • NewAdd your own income and expenses, like cleaning, electricity and repairs, and see your profit per month with charts.
    • NewVAT registered? Switch it on in Settings, add your VAT number, and Books shows VAT on what you earn and spend, and the VAT payable.
    • ImprovedDownload your books as a CSV for your accountant, with a VAT column.
  7. v2026.10.6

    Calendar by owner, invoices on Home and quicker scrolling

    • NewCalendar timeline grouped by owner: fold an owner away, show "Only this" owner, or use Expand all / Collapse all.
    • NewTap a booking bar on the calendar for a quick view: listing, owner, dates, nights, site and price, with links to edit it, set prices, open the listing on Airbnb or Booking.com, or show only that listing.
    • NewHome has a "By property" list: open a listing to see only its own upcoming stays.
    • NewGuest invoices straight from Home: every direct booking has an Invoice button to create, email, download or WhatsApp the invoice, or mark it paid.
    • NewYour logo now prints on guest invoices (add it in Marketing → Your branding).
    • NewView as owner: hosts can pick which owner to preview in the owner portal.
    • NewRequest a free call from inside the app: setup help, live connection, staff training or anything else, by phone, WhatsApp or video.
    • ImprovedThe live channel add-on is now available on every paid plan, Starter included.
    • ImprovedGuest card payments moved from Marketing to Finances, next to Guest invoices.
    • ImprovedThe top bar and tab bar stay on screen while you scroll, and long lists on Home and Calendar load in pages, upcoming stays first.
    • ImprovedNew Security page explaining how your data is protected and backed up.
  8. v2026.10.5

    Agents can book, agent reports and quicker searching

    • NewBooking agents can make bookings: tick "Make bookings" for a team in Team. Their calendar shows free and booked days, nightly prices and minimum stay, and their bookings land on your calendar as direct bookings.
    • NewAgent bookings report in Team: stays, nights and value per agent, a report for each agent, Print / PDF with your letterhead, and a CSV download.
    • NewAirbnb "Request to book": accept or decline requests on Today (live connection listings).
    • NewSearch by listing name and dates on Calendar, Today, and on staff and owner calendars.
    • ImprovedCalendar and Today show who made a booking ("by" your team member) and when it was booked.
    • ImprovedNightly prices for calendar-link (iCal) listings too, so your team sees prices: Channels → Calendar links.
    • ImprovedStaff get a "My bookings" filter and see your note when you send a report back. The Team tab shows what each member can see.
  9. v2026.10.4

    Direct booking requests, your own prices and invoices

    • NewBooking requests from your Find a stay page: guests see free dates and send a request. Accept or decline it in Home → New direct bookings.
    • NewPrices just for direct bookings: set your own standard price, seasons and minimum stay, or use the same prices as the booking sites. Open Finances → Nightly prices → Direct prices & rules.
    • NewInvoices with your confirmation: StayKnit can make an invoice with your banking details, or you can upload your own PDF.
    • NewNightly prices on calendars: your calendar, staff and owner calendars and your Find a stay page now show the price for each free night.
    • ImprovedFind a stay listings can have up to 10 photos, with a cover photo.
    • FixedLekkeSlaap calendar links that showed "feed unreachable" now sync again.
    • FixedThe "All units" owner statement in the Owners tab now matches the owner's own statement to the cent.
  10. v2026.10.3

    Live connection to Airbnb and Booking.com

    • NewLive channel connection: bookings, dates and prices reach Airbnb and Booking.com in seconds. Included in StayKnit Pro, an add-on on Host plans and up. Request it in Channels.
  11. v2026.10.2

    StayKnit Pro, add-ons, team positions and saved card

    • NewStayKnit Pro: your own brand and subdomain, with direct API channel connection included (coming soon).
    • NewAdd-ons in the Plan tab, billed monthly by saved card or invoice. Includes Extra storage.
    • NewPayment card box in the Plan tab: see, change or remove your saved card (password and bank check).
    • NewTeam positions: give agents, cleaners and managers access to only what they need.
    • NewGuest reviews and complaints by QR code, private to you.
    • NewFind a stay directory: list your property for free.
    • ImprovedNew Growth plan and clearer plan tags: calendar (iCal) sync vs direct API.
    • FixedRenewal dates now stop at the last day of short months.
  12. v2026.10

    Billing overview, a fresher homepage and stronger account protection

    • NewPlan tab now shows your current subscription, your next charge and a downloadable billing statement.
    • NewLight and dark mode switch in the website header.
    • New"What we're building next" section on the homepage, including Staff & housekeeping.
    • ImprovedHomepage photos showing StayKnit in everyday hosting.
    • ImprovedStronger protection against fake sign-ups and repeated password attempts.
    • NewAbout page explaining who StayKnit is and who it is for.
  13. v2026.09

    Guides, blog and phone improvements

    • NewBlog with practical guides for short-stay hosts, including December season prep.
    • NewGuide pages for calendar sync, owner statements and channel management in South Africa.
    • ImprovedThe installed phone app now turns with your screen (portrait and landscape).

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