Reading Time: 2 minutes Whilst the rise in short-term holiday lets had brought many benefits to the tourism sector and economy, it has also prompted a range of concerns. Consequently, the Government aims to address the impact that short-term lets can have on the housing market, local communities and anti-social behaviour from guests. There are also concerns that some hosts and holiday let landlords …
Reading Time: 11 minutes What is a holiday let rental agreement? While most guests are perfect, follow your rules and treat your holiday let as if it were their own home, there is, unfortunately, a small portion who may not respect your rules. Since it’s impossible to know how your guests will behave until they arrive, the most popular solution to protect your property …
Reading Time: 10 minutes As a holiday let owner you have a duty of care to provide safe accommodation for your guests and minimise the risks from potential hazards. You also have a legal obligation to follow the relevant health and safety regulations when letting your holiday home. Here we run through the main requirements so you can check you are compliant with health …
Reading Time: 10 minutes Owning a holiday home is a dream come true for many people, but before you commit to what is likely to be one of the largest investments you’re ever going to make – there’s plenty to learn. The good news is this guide covers everything you need to know about buying a second home. Whether it’s a holiday home just …
Reading Time: 7 minutes Why you should take a holiday home security deposit Every holiday let landlord hopes that their property will be left in the same condition it was in on check-in day. However, while there are effective ways to mitigate damage from occurring in the first place (such as guest screening and noise monitoring devices), guest damage to your holiday let, accidental …
Reading Time: 11 minutes It isn’t cheap to run a holiday let business due to ongoing costs such as cleaning, utilities and maintenance to name a few. The current energy crisis is also adding even more uncertainty and challenges for holiday lets. But it’s not as simple as increasing the rates paid by guests to compensate for surging costs. Increased demand has already led to …
Reading Time: 13 minutes One of the most important aspects of managing a holiday let is communicating with potential and existing guests. The emails and messages that you send demonstrate to guests that you are an attentive host who cares. However, writing emails to keep every guest informed and answering the same questions over and over can be one of the most time-consuming tasks. …
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