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In the check-in process, owners need to ensure coordination between their schedules and those of their guests, deal with unforeseen or unexpected delays (often due to flight delays) and other logistical issues related to welcoming guests and handing over keys

Increasingly sought after by owners of accommodation spaces, key safes can be a good alternative. Find out more about their effectiveness, the security of this method and the types of safes available on the market.

Learn 10 practical ways to make your holiday rental more sustainable. From energy-saving upgrades to eco-friendly partnerships, these tips will help you reduce costs, attract eco-conscious guests, and increase profits while protecting the planet.

This guide explains how depreciation affects holiday rental properties and offers tips for managing it. It covers the basics of depreciation, potential tax breaks like the UK's capital allowances, and the criteria to qualify for them. Additionally, it provides practical advice on reducing depreciation through property maintenance and strategic management, ensuring your rental business remains profitable despite asset value decline.

How to purchase a property in Spain for holiday accommodation purposes

This guide outlines the requirements for police registration of holiday rentals in Spain, detailing the legal obligations for landlords, the registration process, and the specific procedures for different regions. It emphasizes the importance of compliance to avoid penalties and ensure smooth operations for tourist accommodations.

The ideal room temperature in a holiday home is between 19 and 22 °C. But how can we maintain a pleasant temperature without increasing energy costs too much? Read on to find out more.

Learn more about tado°, Europe’s leading smart energy brand, and how you can use it to save energy & appeal to guests.

Before you welcome guests into your holiday home, make sure you have a rental contract ready to go - you'll be glad to have it if something goes wrong. Read on for all you need to know about short term rental agreements, including a free holiday house rental contract template.

Podcasts are a great way of staying up to date about rental management advice & what’s happening in the world of holiday rentals. Here are 7 of the best holiday rental podcasts for you to check out.

Are you staying up to date with the latest info, advice, and trends within the holiday rental industry? Subscribe to these holiday rental YouTube channels & bloggers to keep up with the latest rental management tips and tricks.

Is your holiday home insulated & ready for winter? If not, you risk damage that will need costly repairs in spring. Here’s what you have to do to get your holiday rental properly insulated in time for winter.

The cleanliness of your holiday home significantly influences its reviews & reputation. To ensure high standards, you can hire a professional cleaner - here is everything you should include in your holiday home cleaning contract to ensure clear responsibilities from both sides.

Smart energy systems are becoming essential for holiday home hosts who want to optimise their properties, cut waste, & appeal to modern travellers. Here’s why they deserve a place in your rental.

A mountain cabin is one of the most inspiring and evocative holiday rentals, and can be seriously profitable for the owner. If you've decided to invest in one, this is how to prepare your mountain cabin before you start welcoming guests.

Have you thought about installing solar panels in your holiday rental? While you might wince at the installation price, there are actually a number of benefits to this upgrade. Let's look at how solar panels can transform your holiday home - and increase your revenue.

A welcome book is the perfect way to greet your guests when they arrive at your holiday rental. This guide contains how to make an Airbnb welcome book, including what you should include and some welcome book examples.

As a new holiday rental owner, one of your first considerations has to be price. How much will you charge guests to stay in your property? We offer some top tips to calculate the rental prices for your holiday home.