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While most holiday home guests are usually no trouble, there will always be guests out there who can cause problems in your Airbnb. Here's how you can avoid taking on problematic guests (and potential conflicts) in your holiday home.

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.

Every guest over 16 staying in Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza or Formentera pays the Ecotax — and collecting it is the host's responsibility, not the guest's. From seasonal rates and the long-stay discount to who is exempt and how to file, here is what you need to get right.

Google My Business puts your holiday rental in front of everyone searching Google or Google Maps in your area — and it is free. Here is how to create your profile, verify it by post and optimise it so guests choose your property over the competition.

As an Airbnb host, reviewing your guests is just as important as collecting reviews yourself. It builds trust, protects other hosts and gives you a voice when things go wrong. Here is how to write guest reviews that are honest, professional and useful — with examples to get you started.

Google Vacation Rentals works like Google Flights — but for holiday homes. It is free, it can send guests straight to your own website, and some of the biggest platforms are not on it. Here is what hosts need to know about getting listed and ranking well.

A holiday let is a dream for many owners — but it is also a business, and the finances are often the hardest part. From building a realistic budget to setting tax aside and finding the sweet spot on price, here is how to keep your holiday rental profitable.

Small space, big potential. Discover the home staging techniques that make a holiday rental feel more spacious, comfortable and bookable — from mirrors and light colours to smart furniture and photography.

From leaky roofs to flooded patios, bad weather can seriously damage your holiday rental — and your reviews. Here's how to get ahead of it with the right maintenance and precautions before winter sets in.

Not sure what to do with your property? From Capital Gains Tax to seasonal income, the rent vs sell decision involves more than you might think. Here's how to weigh it up properly.

Noise complaints can damage your reviews and your relationship with the neighbourhood. Here's how to tackle the issue from both angles — structural fixes and smarter guest management.