Founded in 1984, Schofields is a family run company specialising in holiday home insurance for properties in the UK, France, Spain, Portugal and Italy. Phil Schofield leads the marketing team and offers a wealth of industry knowledge to the Schofields blog and various online publications.
With over 10 experience managing holiday lets, Phil is an active member of the holiday letting and self-catering community, providing expert holiday letting advice, as well as essential holiday home marketing tips. His combination of insurance and marketing knowledge make him a key asset to the holiday rental industry.
Phil Schofield has been featured in The Telegraph, A Place In The Sun, The Daily Mail and many more!
To find out more about Schofields, check out the about us page.
Reading Time: 7 minutes Holiday letting businesses are often guilty of spending a small fortune to attract new customers, whilst neglecting their past customers. On average, it costs 5-10 times more to acquire a new customer than to retain an existing one. Encouraging guests to return, rather than acquiring new ones, not only reduces your customer acquisition costs but also your workload. Loyal customers …
Reading Time: 8 minutes It often feels like changeover days must be carried out with military precision, or they end up chaotic and stressful. Especially during the high season, when you have one guest checking out, then the next guest checking in a few hours later. You’re up against the clock to do a diligent clean, the laundry, check for damage, restock supplies, and …
Reading Time: 7 minutes The internet has revolutionised how we book holidays, and it’s easy to be drawn in by the lure of a great deal. However, if the price is too good to be true it invariably is. Scammers are ramping up their efforts by using sophisticated and convincing methods to trick travellers into paying for non-existent holidays. According to Action Fraud, in …
Reading Time: 7 minutes Whether you are buying a property abroad in a beautiful destination to jet off to for holidays or to rent it out, there are several important factors to consider when it comes to overseas property investment. In addition to the location and property type, you will need to consider how to finance your purchase, any tax implications, legal restrictions, …
Reading Time: 9 minutes Holiday cottages that offer unique features are a huge draw for holidaymakers, often increasing bookings and income. One feature on the ‘must have’ list for many holidaymakers is a hot tub. It’s somewhere people can relax year-round, and according to Sykes, they can boost your revenue by 20%. However, not only are hot tubs a substantial investment, they require ongoing maintenance, …
Reading Time: 7 minutes With millions of people booking a cottage holiday in the UK last year, it’s clear that the demand for holiday cottages isn’t drying up any time soon. Beyond the Covid pandemic of 2020, where the UK saw a sharp rise in the popularity of ‘staycation’ bookings, it’s a trend that appears to have continued. Are holiday homes a good investment? …
Reading Time: 7 minutes Following a surge in pet ownership, the demand for dog-friendly holiday cottages continues to grow as more Brits choose to holiday in the UK with their four-legged friends. With one in three families owning a dog, there’s a huge opportunity for holiday let owners to maximise bookings and boost their earnings by becoming dog-friendly. In this article, we look at …
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