The question of whether to invest in a hot tub or not is one that is regularly asked by holiday home owners. More and more holiday makers are choosing to trade in the cost of an airline ticket in exchange for some ‘nice touches’ to add a bit of luxury to their UK holiday. As […]
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Unfortunately ‘scamming’ seems to have become part of everyday life. The ever evolving technology and increased sophistication of fraudster’s tricks has seen more and more people fall for scams. Anyone who has an email, social media or bank account can be subjected to a scam. The holiday letting sector is sadly not immune to scammers. […]
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Most independent holiday cottage owners are aware of the benefits of having an online management and booking system. Not only will it help generate new bookings, but it also saves us money and time. We know that customers visiting our websites expect to find up to date rates and availability, and many prefer to be […]
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Whilst the pros and cons of whether to accept dogs or not is a topic that has been widely documented on holiday cottage blog pages, the question of whether ‘pet free’ holiday cottages should accept an assistance dog is much less commonly asked. Perhaps this isn’t a question you have considered. Or it is one […]
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Over the past couple of years most cottage owners have become familiar with over payment scams (if you haven’t then please read our article to find out more). However, phishing scams also seem to be increasing in number and improving in technique, so we wanted to provide you with some information on common scenarios which should […]
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With the summer behind us, now is the ideal time for us cottage owners to be thinking about how we can maximise bookings over the quieter winter months. There are still plenty of people who are looking for a holiday or short break away: some who have gone without a summer holiday; those who want […]
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What is an EPC? If you’ve been involved in buying, selling or letting a property since 2008, then you will have come across Energy Performance Certificates, or EPCs. EPCs indicate how energy efficient a property is with a rating value from A (very efficient and the best you could hope for in a modern well […]
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If the thought of spending hours trawling the internet or high street shops in search of that perfect Christmas gift fills you with dread, why not try something different this year? Growing in number year by year, Christmas markets are becoming increasing popular in the UK and they are the perfect way to find those […]
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In an increasingly competitive market, where first impressions really do count, the importance of having a sparkling clean holiday cottage is crucial. Not only will it impact on the enjoyment of your guest’s holiday, but cleanliness is one of the most frequently commented upon issues in holiday house reviews. If your house lacks that sparkling […]
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As a holiday home owner, does fire safety law apply to me? In short, Yes. When you are renting out your property (whether it be a cottage, caravan, tree house or cabin), if you have paying guests, you have responsibilities to comply with fire safety law. In recent years there has been a large increase […]
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