Holidu Magazine

In order for a rental to have the desired visibility, it is important to have a strategic vision when creating marketing tools, but also to manage the holiday accommodation efficiently, including an active quality control stance, so that each stay goes as the owners and guests want.

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.

The internet makes it incredibly easy to plan trips and book flights, accommodation, and transport online. However, there are also some bad actors: cybercriminals use fake websites and demand direct payments. Here's how to ensure your dream holiday doesn’t turn into a nightmare.

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.

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.

If you're a holiday rental manager or own a holiday home, you may be wondering how to use ChatGPT to help you manage your holiday home. Here we explore the ways ChatGPT can help: from writing texts for your holiday apartment ad & guest emails, to responding to reviews.

Mould in holiday apartments is a serious problem that can damage your home and even your guests' health. We take a look at how to prevent mould from forming and what to do if you find it in your holiday rental.

If you own a holiday home, leaving it dirty can result in negative reviews and even cause health problems for your guests. Here's what you need to know about disinfecting your holiday apartment & keeping it clean.

A negative review can be a major setback for holiday rental owners, and the way you respond can be a make-or-break moment. Let's take a look at how to deal with negative reviews and how to stop bad reviews from ruining your rental business.

In Spain, there are some key differences between a "seasonal holiday rental" and a "holiday rental". Read on to learn the differences so you can decide which one is right for your property.

When guests bring too many people to your holiday home, it can lead to property damage & insurance issues. Here are the best ways to prevent unauthorised visitors and what to do if someone breaks the rules.

Tourism and investment in holiday rentals in Portugal are both increasing year by year. If you're interested in investing in a holiday rental property in Portugal, these are the top 5 regions in Portugal to consider purchasing a holiday home.