If you have a holiday rental, you’ll know just how hard you need to work to consistently delight your guests. You work to provide them with an arresting slice of homely tranquillity from which to explore the sights and sounds of the local area and, with any luck, they will leave rested and full of praise for what was a …
The growing popularity for outsiders buying a second home in Britain’s charming tourist destinations has grown in recent years. According to the 2011 Census, more than 165,000 people in the UK have a second home used primarily for holidays. And whilst some would argue second homes support the local tourism economy, others argue that ‘outsiders’ are destroying communities by only …
Every holiday home owner wants to know which is the best website to advertise a holiday home. Do you want to know the answer? …… it depends. I know it’s not the answer you want, but it’s true (from 10-year experience holiday letting). It depends on the type of holiday rental you are advertising, your target market, the area where …
(Updated August 18) The self-catering accommodation industry has often been the brunt of bad press surrounding properties not being of the standard advertised, or not being available at all!. Booking agents are also guilty of shunning accountability when things go wrong, by stating the booking contract is directly between the property owner and the guest. The law for holiday rentals …
The holiday rental market is becoming more competitive each day, which means it’s harder to convince guests to book with you. However, making your rental stand out from the competition isn’t impossible. There are certain things you can offer to set your holiday home apart from the competition and entice guests to choose your rental over others. The key is …
Getting keys to guests, cleaners or maintenance staff can present a logistical challenge and an unnecessary hassle. Furthermore, as a holiday let landlord, you can’t always be sure how many copies of keys have been duplicated by guests, contractors or have been lost. When guests are on holiday they want as few things to worry about as possible and gaining …
Choosing a domain name for your holiday rental website is one of the most important and undervalued aspects of your rental business. With millions of websites competing for bookings, you need every advantage you can get to market your business. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when you’re choosing a domain name. Make it memorable Having a …
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