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: 9 minutes Property owners often forget that holiday home insurance is not a maintenance contract, and it does not cover the cost of things breaking down or wear and tear. Insurance is there to cover damage caused by sudden and unexpected events. If you make a claim and your insurer determines that you have not adequately maintained your property, they are likely …
Reading Time: 5 minutes Naming your holiday home is an important step in starting a holiday letting business. Your holiday cottage name should catch people’s attention and be easy to remember. This makes marketing your property and creating brand awareness much more simpler. We have created this guide full of hints and tips to help you pick the perfect holiday cottage name and grow your business. …
Reading Time: 3 minutes Running a holiday letting business is generally trouble free. However, when things do go wrong there can be lengthy and costly legal disputes. With the rise of no-win, no-fee solicitors, the chances of having a case brought against you are on the increase. What would you do if… A guest at your holiday cottage threatens to sue you because …
Reading Time: 7 minutes Becoming an Airbnb Superhost isn’t just a ‘badge of honour’ — it can be a real game-changer for hosts looking to maximize their bookings, increase their income, and stand out in a competitive marketplace. This is because Superhosts are recognized for their ability to consistently provide outstanding experiences for their guests. But what exactly does it take to reach this …
Reading Time: 3 minutes What are the benefits of boiler insurance? Thousands of holiday homes across the UK will soon be turning on their heating for the first time in months. Inevitably, some boilers will not fire up or breakdown due to the greater strain put on the system during the winter. A boiler is probably the last appliance you want to breakdown, particularly …
Reading Time: 4 minutes Your holiday home is likely to be one of the largest financial investments you will make in your lifetime. Therefore, the buildings sum insured must be accurate so that if your property was damaged by fire or flood, for example, it will be restored to its former glory. Research shows that millions of homes could be under-insured, risking a major …
Reading Time: 9 minutes The key to running a lucrative holiday let is to secure as many bookings as possible. Although it’s likely your typical guests will generally have similar requirements, it’s possible that with a little creativity a versatile holiday home can appeal to a range of holidaymakers. This means more bookings and more revenue. Firstly, you need to decide who your ideal …
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