How to Prepare Your Holiday Home for Peak Season
Peak season is an exciting time for many property owners. It's highly lucrative and increases the attention your holiday let sees, often forming part of many visitors' happiest memories. Yet, with this extra bustle, it's also when properties face their greatest demands. Beyond a quick cleaning, there are essential considerations to handle before the guests […]
How to Market Your Holiday Let Beyond Airbnb
Airbnb undoubtedly changed how travellers book accommodation. But as a holiday let owner, relying on just one platform limits your property's potential. Different travellers use different booking channels, each with their own search patterns. Spreading your holiday let marketing strategies across multiple platforms means you'll attract guests who might never find your property otherwise. From […]
Setting Up Automated Guest Communication for Airbnb
Managing guest communication on Airbnb takes time, which many hosts might not have a lot of, especially if their holiday letting is a side project or one of many properties. Before a guest even checks in, you're already fielding questions about parking, check-in times, Wi-Fi codes and local recommendations. During a stay, guests may also […]
Planning Permission for Short-Term Lets: What You Need to Know
Thinking about letting your property as a short-term rental? Understanding planning permission is essential before you take your first booking. Whether you're managing holiday accommodation on the coast or a city centre apartment, there is sometimes planning permission short-term lets might need. Getting this right from the start protects your income and saves you from […]
How to Handle Airbnb Cancellations and Refunds
Cancellations are not uncommon with short-term rentals on sites like Airbnb. A guest's plans can change, an emergency can happen, or unexpected circumstances could mean a booking can't go ahead. Knowing the cancellation and Airbnb refund policy hosts should understand can help you protect their income whilst keeping guests happy, even if the stay can't […]
The Benefits of Professional Airbnb Management
Running an Airbnb takes more time and effort than most landlords expect. Before your first guest even checks in, you'll have listing setup, pricing decisions, photography and platform rules to manage. Once the bookings start coming in, so do the messages, the cleaning schedules and the late-night emergencies. This can all be a lot to […]
Understanding Occupancy Rates for Serviced Accommodation
Occupancy rates are one of the most important metrics in serviced accommodation – but many property owners aren't sure what they mean or how they can affect profitability. Whether you're starting with your first short-term let or managing a portfolio across the South West, understanding occupancy rates helps you make smarter decisions about pricing, marketing […]
The Costs of Running a Short-Term Let Property
If you’re planning to run a holiday or short-term let, understanding the full financial commitment is essential. The cost of running a short-term let goes beyond mortgage payments and utilities. From Airbnb running costs to insurance, compliance and maintenance, expenses can add up quickly. At the core of aligning these factors is clarity. When you […]
When to Hire a Property Management Company
Seeking guidance from a property management company or asking, "Do I need an Airbnb management company?" is a common turning point for a landlord. With this, you might be weighing up time, stress and income factors, wondering whether a professional service is worth it for your situation. Whether you're stretched across multiple properties, tired of […]
Energy Performance Requirements for Holiday Lets
Running a holiday let can be rewarding, but it also comes with legal responsibilities. Understanding EPC requirements for holiday lets is part of that. Many owners still ask the same questions. Do you need an EPC? What EPC rating applies? And what do recent changes mean for you? Your property’s energy performance affects running costs, […]