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Rental advice for home-owners


Rental advice for holiday home ownersAfter years of renting out holiday properties to guests from around the world we’ve learned how to succeed in the business, but not without making mistakes on the way.

Therefore we decided to share our expertise in the field to help you make the very most of your holiday home, maximise guest occupancy and achieve more rentals throughout the year. So if you rent a cottage in Cornwall, a villa in France or a holiday home in LA, don’t spend hundreds on advertising and property management without knowing the essential information first!

On this page you’ll find quick links to some of our tips for holiday home owners, both novices and experienced. There’s no catch. It’s simply information from one owner to others. Good luck!

New Renters 

If you are new to the holiday rental business you’ll need to get your head around what is involved to make it a successful venture.

Holiday homes v hotels

How to set your rates

Rental calculators, are they reliable?

Full inventory check-list

Finding your suppliers (e.g. cleaning, maintenance, internet)

Getting organised

What renters are looking for – the essentials

Confirm your financial goals

The pros and cons of using a local letting agent

Print advertising, is it worth it?

The Essentials

Home insurance

Pets

Dealing with complaints

Spot and avoid scam and phishing

The Booking Process

Converting booking enquiries

Confirmation and rental contracts

Getting keys to your guests

Taking payment

After Sales

Cancellations

Online Marketing

Perfect your property description

Getting the perfect photos

Videos

Getting reviews

Where to advertise for free 

Availability calendars

Building your own website

Where else will you get all of this information for free?

Check out our extra services for holiday home owners.