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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Short breaks are exceptionally popular in today’s holiday rental market. Historically, many owners have only offered short breaks during the winter months, but demand for greater flexibility has seen more and more owners offering short breaks all year round, along with flexible changeover days and stays as short as just one night. The more flexible […]
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We have now been made aware of two cottage owners who have sadly fallen prey to a very costly Vishing Scam. After doing a little digging around online, it appears this type of scam has been in operation for some while, and it looks like the holiday rental market is being targeted. This type of […]
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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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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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Staycations in the UK are not new. They are easier, more convenient and increasingly cheaper than heading overseas. It is therefore not surprising that a number of people choose to explore what is on their doorstep and holiday at home. UK holidays are particularly popular with families. Taking children on long flights can be both […]
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We all love getting bookings, especially direct ones! However, there is something extra special about repeat bookings. Apart from the warm happy glow we feel knowing that someone enjoyed their last holiday with you so much that they want to come and stay again, repeat bookings are cheaper and less time consuming. The guests know […]
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As us owners are all too aware there are a number of ways that we can get scammed, but fraudsters are targeting our guests too. Fortunately, as owners, there are a few simple steps we can take to make it much harder for the fraudsters whilst at the same time making life safer and easier […]
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