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How to Price Your Holiday Home for Maximum Success
9 January 2025
When it comes to turning your holiday home into a thriving rental, getting the pricing right is one of the most crucial - read on
How to Make Your Property Pet-Friendly with our Expert Tips
27 June 2024
At HolidayHost, we leverage data-driven insights to help holiday home owners maximise bookings and profits. - read on
Mandatory registration scheme for holiday lets – update
2 April 2024
In February the government announced that it would begin ‘at pace’ to establish this register. - read on
Planning law changes for holiday lets – update
2 April 2024
In February the government announced that a new planning ‘use class’ will be created for holiday lets. - read on
Buying a holiday home to let in Dartmouth
9 May 2022
In this article we have set out some points to consider when purchasing a holiday home in Dartmouth - read on
Costs of Running a Holiday Let - Our Complete Guide | Holiday Host
25 April 2022
In this article we have set out some points to consider when factoring in the costs of running a holiday let - read on
How to increase your holiday let bookings in spring
17 January 2022
In this article we have set out some of the key ways in which you can increase your holiday let bookings in spring. - read on
7 ways to get your holiday let ready for spring
10 January 2022
From redecorating to reconsidering welcome packs and guest information, in this article we have broken down the seven key areas to focus on to get your holiday home guest ready. - read on
How to write holiday let listings
24 December 2021
We all know that photos are inspiring when it comes to planning our holidays, but what about the copywriting? - read on
Where to buy holiday property in Cornwall?
17 December 2021
While we know Cornwall is a great and inspiring place to visit, is it a good investment for holiday home owners? - read on
How Do I Price My Holiday Let? Our Expert Advice | Holiday Host
22 November 2021
In this article we explore all the points to consider when it comes to holiday let pricing. - read on
Holiday let management service options
22 November 2021
Finding a holiday let management service takes away the hassle of administration, compliance and guest management. Explore your options. - read on
Common holiday let administration tasks
5 November 2021
One of the reasons many holiday homeowners look for support when letting their property is the amount of time and consideration all the holiday let administration tasks take. - read on
How do I advertise my holiday let?
22 October 2021
How you advertise your holiday let is essential to its commercial success. With so many platforms available though, how do you choose and compete in the market? - read on
Where to buy holiday property in South Devon?
15 October 2021
South Devon is widely recognised as a holiday hotspot in the UK, and its popularity is only increasing. In this article we answer your questions about where to buy holiday property in South Devon. - read on
How to increase holiday let bookings in winter
24 September 2021
Once upon a time the window of opportunity for winter holiday lets was fairly small. That’s no longer the case. So, in this blog article we’ll show you how to increase holiday let bookings in winter. - read on
Supercharging signage with holiday rental QR codes
15 September 2021
We introduced QR code signage to our Devon holiday lets in 2020 to maximise an opportunity driven by developments in consumer habits. - read on
Holiday Home Design Awards 2021
24 August 2021
We are very pleased to announce the results of our Holiday Home Design Awards 2021, for holiday lets in our Salcombe & South Hams, also Looe & East Cornwall regions. - read on
What is the holiday let Covid impact?
5 May 2021
As holidaymakers return to sunny South Devon and East Cornwall, what is the holiday let covid impact? - read on
Do I have to pay tax on holiday home income when letting my property?
21 April 2021
One of the questions we often get asked by holiday home owners is what taxes you have to pay and when. It’s often easy to overlook, especially if you’re new to letting. - read on
Are there any 'hidden costs' of letting my holiday home?
7 April 2021
Here are a few of the less obvious costs of letting your holiday home, that you should be aware of to make the most of the experience. - read on
Fully booked? How to get repeat holiday lets
25 March 2021
Bookings for holiday lets are booming across the UK and especially in South Devon and Cornwall, but if you’re fully booked how to get repeat holiday lets? - read on
The most common holiday let mistakes made by new holiday home owners
18 March 2021
Online travel agents like Airbnb created a gateway for letting holiday homes easily, but there's a lot more that goes into a successful let than creating a listing - how do you avoid holiday let mistakes? - read on
What you need to know when buying a holiday home to let
10 March 2021
For those thinking of investing in a holiday home this year with a view to letting, here are our top tips for buying a holiday let - read on
How to future-proof your holiday let for life beyond Covid-19
24 February 2021
In an evolving market, what are the holiday letting Covid rules for setting up your holiday let to make it as easy as possible to manage, and to keep it as market-relevant as possible? - read on
Get your holiday let ready for the staycation boom expected from Easter
17 February 2021
In 2020 the staycation market heaved with those eager to escape when lockdowns were lifted, and this year the boom is expected to return in full force. - read on
How we helped a holiday home owner generate £70K in revenue in under two months
10 February 2021
Holiday letting case study: to see a real return on investment from letting your holiday home it’s important to get the value proposition right - that’s where we come in. - read on
G7 Summit and what it means for holiday home owners in Cornwall
8 February 2021
As we look towards summer 2021, holiday homes are already finding themselves booked up for the season, especially with the G7 Summit coming to Cornwall. - read on
How to get more holiday let bookings at your holiday home
7 February 2021
Where do you start when it comes to getting those Airbnb bookings through the proverbial door and maximising your property’s potential? - read on
How to start holiday letting your property
6 February 2021
Want to let your holiday home but have questions? Getting the right answers will help to protect your property and make the most of it at the same time. - read on
Leading the way in software to enhance our core customer service values
5 February 2021
Customer service is the foundation of HolidayHost, from helping property owners to retain more control and more of the profits from their holiday lets to the technology we use to keep homeowners in the loop. - read on
Turning your holiday home into a profitable side gig
5 February 2021
If it was that easy to make money out of holiday homes, then there wouldn’t be a £2.1billion property rental industry dedicated to making it happen. Here's how to avoid the common holiday lets issues. - read on
Why a delayed property purchase doesn't have to mean missing the holiday letting season
5 February 2021
In seasonal holiday destinations, when is the best time to buy a holiday let? - read on
Devon holiday let advice: maximise your holiday lets in Dartmouth and South Devon
5 February 2021
Hosting properties across South Devon including Dartmouth, here are three ways to maximise your holiday lets with our Devon holiday let advice. - read on
Holiday let fire safety laws
5 February 2021
Safety compliance requirements apply to all letting properties, which can be a daunting prospect for home owners - this is where an experienced host can help. - read on