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.
Reading Time: 4minutes The news we’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived: the government has announced a proposed timeline of lockdown and Covid restrictions beginning to gradually lift. But what does this mean for travel, particularly staycations, in the near future? Last year, we reported that the majority of people were wary of booking holidays for 2021 because they were worried that …
Reading Time: 6minutes The effort you make to welcome your holiday home guests is one of the greatest opportunities you have to wow your guests. You never get a second chance to make that all-important first impression. Today´s holidaymaker has high expectations, and they demand a level of quality that easily matches the fabulous hotels stays they have enjoyed in the past. And if you …
Reading Time: 4minutes Tis’ the season to be jolly and there’s no better way to celebrate the festive holidays than in a cosy holiday cottage. Depending on where your holiday property is located, the COVID-19 travel restrictions might mean this year’s festivities won’t be the same. However, there are still numerous ways for families to celebrate while still respecting safety guidelines. With a …
Reading Time: 6minutes Holiday homes are a prime target Although many of us have a perception that the idyllic rural locations where holiday homes are located are virtually crime-free, this is a mistaken perception that may cost you dear if you don’t take precautions. A break-in is probably one of the most dreaded scenarios imaginable for any holiday cottage owner. Unfortunately, these factors make …
Reading Time: 9minutes When renting out your holiday home, one of the most stressful aspects can be wondering how you are going to deliver a 5-star guest experience and manage your property, especially if you don’t live nearby or a lockdown is preventing you from visiting. Not to worry – there are a huge amount of tools to help run your holiday rental …
Reading Time: 8minutes Not all home improvements are considered equal. If you’re looking to sell or rent out your home, choosing home improvements that are the most lucrative is key. This doesn’t just mean diving straight in for the most expensive and luxurious building projects, nor does it mean just spending the absolute minimum on a lick of paint and hoping it will …
Reading Time: 5minutes Since the global coronavirus pandemic struck in early 2020, you may find that your existing advertising and marketing efforts are proving to be far less effective. If you’re running a holiday letting business, you may be wearing too many ‘hats’ – from customer service and bookings to handling the finances and the hands-on property management for your rental/s. Handling the …