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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Like many regulations, it can be difficult to find information specifically aimed at the holiday rental market. The regulations surrounding whether or not you need a licence to play and supply films and music are no exception. This has left holiday home owners confused as to whether they need to buy licences for their guests to play […]
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As holiday home owners we have a number of responsibilities to ensure guest health and safety. The annual gas check, visit from the chimney sweep, Portable Appliance Testing (PAT), electrical safety checks and fire risk assessments are all part of our health and safety ‘to do’ check list. Perhaps less well known, but one that […]
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It seems that sometimes, owners can underestimate the importance that photos play in ‘selling’ their cottages. We see a diverse range of photos on our adverts and, there is no doubt, that adverts showing a good selection of high quality photographs, reap the rewards in terms of increased enquiry levels and bookings. If you have […]
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