Reading Time: < 1 minute Please note our office will close on Wednesday 24th December at 12pm and will re-open at 9.30am on Friday 2nd January 2026. Schofields Underwriting Agencies – UK & Overseas Holiday Home & Let Property Division Payments We recommend that renewal or new policy payments are made online as instructed in your renewal documentation or email received from Schofields: Renewal …
Reading Time: 5 minutes There’s something truly magical about staying in a cosy holiday cottage at Christmas and New Year. Guests aren’t just booking a place to stay, they are looking to create unforgettable memories with friends and family. Here are our tips to prepare your Airbnb or holiday let for Christmas and make your guests’ Christmas experience the best one yet. Why decorate …
Reading Time: 10 minutes Running a holiday let can be enjoyable and rewarding, but before you venture into holiday letting, you need to ensure your business will be a viable success. To make it successful and generate a good profit, you need to consider the main expenses so you can work out your finances realistically. Here, we’ll detail the most common holiday home costs …
Reading Time: 7 minutes One of the best bits about a holiday is the anticipation of arriving at your holiday cottage for the very first time. Will it be as good as it looks in the photos, and what delights await you? Will there be a lemon drizzle cake, freshly baked bread, and sweet treats? The effort you put into welcoming your holiday home …
Reading Time: 5 minutes When running a holiday letting business, you’re likely to be ‘wearing too many hats’ – from customer service and bookings to handling the finances, marketing, and property management. Keeping up with all of this can easily become overwhelming for hosts who don’t have the expertise or time. It has never been easier to outsource Airbnb management tasks, allowing hosts to …
Reading Time: 6 minutes In recent years, as many of us have become increasingly aware of our personal responsibilities in tackling the issue of waste and protecting the planet, sustainable tourism and eco-holidays have gained momentum. Here’s an easy-to-follow guide on how to make your holiday home more sustainable and encourage guests to have a more eco-friendly stay. The benefits of running an eco-friendly …
Reading Time: 9 minutes Every holiday let landlord hopes that their property will be left in the same condition it was in on check-in day. However, guest damage to your holiday cottage, whether accidental or deliberate, is inevitable. Whether a guest breaks an appliance, stains a carpet, or throws a party, it’s recommended that hosts take a damage deposit (also referred to as a …
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