Resources for Holiday Home & Holiday Let Owners

If you are looking to buy a holiday home or if you already own one, finding advice on maintaining your holiday property or running a holiday let can be baffling. We have researched, clicked and trawled through the web to bring you the top holiday home resources. If you think we have missed one, please let us know.

Property News

The property sections of the leading UK tabloids are full of UK and Overseas property news, trends and features.

  1. Telegraph
  2. Guardian
  3. Independent

The travel sections of these sites also publish the latest travel news. Use the features and guides (best days out, best beaches etc.) to get inspiration and content ideas for your holiday rentals 'guest information pack'.

Holiday Letting Advice

These sites are packed full of useful information and tips on how to run a successful holiday let. From guides on creating online advertisements and marketing, to handling enquiries, booking contracts and dealing with guests - there is plenty advice available for those new to holiday letting and veterans alike.

  1. Homeaway
  2. Laymyhat

Holiday Home Rental Websites

If you are looking to rent your holiday home, then these websites allow owners to create an advertisement so you can market you property to those looking for holiday rentals direct. Also, check out the owners resources "guides to renting your holiday home" for rental tips and advice.

  1. Holidayrentals
  2. Ownersdirect
  3. Holidaylettings

In addition to these, there are other 'niche sites' that you should consider if they are specific to your market and receive plenty of targeted visitors.

UK Holiday Accommodation Legislation

In addition to advice on marketing and running a self-catering business, accommodationknowhow.co.uk also publishes "The Pink Booklet Online - Legislative Guidance For Holiday Accommodation Providers". There are also lots of guides on the site which cover legislation that UK holiday cottage owners need to comply with.

  1. Accommodationknowhow (subscription required)

Expat Forums

Although the forums are geared to expats abroad, there are also lots of members who own holiday homes abroad. If you are looking for advice on a certain area, restaurants, tradesmen, setting up home etc. then there is plenty of invaluable advice on these forums from those who have already done it.

  1. Britishexpats
  2. Expatfocus
  3. Totalfrance

Insurance News

Stay up to date with breaking news from the insurance world.

  1. Insurancetimes

Insurance Resources

  1. Moneymadeclear Insurance made clear - Information from the Financial Services Authority (FSA) on insurance, some things you should think about before buying a policy and how to make a complaint.
  2. Bcis Online tool and information to help you calculate the buildings rebuild value of your property and sum insured for insurance. (registration required)
  3. Homecheck A useful site to research a UK holiday home before buying. Homecheck allows you to check basic environmental risks (flooding etc.), planning risks and neighbourhood information.
  4. Environmentagency Flood Advice - Check if a property is at risk of flooding.

Tax Advice

Tax is a complex area that is constantly changing. To keep up to date of your tax obligations, view the government advice for furnished holiday lets in the UK and overseas.

  1. Taxation of furnished holiday lets
  2. Tax on overseas property lettings
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