Founded in 1984, Schofields is a family run company specialising in holiday home insurance for properties in the UK, France, Spain, Portugal and Italy. Phil Schofield leads the marketing team and offers a wealth of industry knowledge to the Schofields blog and various online publications.
With over 10 experience managing holiday lets, Phil is an active member of the holiday letting and self-catering community, providing expert holiday letting advice, as well as essential holiday home marketing tips. His combination of insurance and marketing knowledge make him a key asset to the holiday rental industry.
Phil Schofield has been featured in The Telegraph, A Place In The Sun, The Daily Mail and many more!
To find out more about Schofields, check out the about us page.
Reading Time: 7 minutes With millions of people booking a cottage holiday in the UK last year, it’s clear that the demand for holiday cottages isn’t drying up any time soon. Beyond the Covid pandemic of 2020, where the UK saw a sharp rise in the popularity of ‘staycation’ bookings, it’s a trend that appears to have continued. Are holiday homes a good investment? …
Reading Time: 7 minutes Following a surge in pet ownership, the demand for dog-friendly holiday cottages continues to grow as more Brits choose to holiday in the UK with their four-legged friends. With one in three families owning a dog, there’s a huge opportunity for holiday let owners to maximise bookings and boost their earnings by becoming dog-friendly. In this article, we look at …
Reading Time: 3 minutes There’s a growing sector of the working population who are no longer tied to a physical office and can perform their work remotely from anywhere. Workationers are embracing the benefits of combining a family holiday with working remotely in a beautiful climate, combined with cheaper living costs. Targeting digital nomad travellers is a lucrative way to fill your booking calendar …
Reading Time: 11 minutes Guests consistently rate reviews as a make-or-break factor when booking a holiday cottage. A good review could be the difference between a guest deciding to book your holiday home or choosing a competitor. Getting great guest reviews means more visibility for your holiday home on listing sites, increased bookings and trust from customers. In ths article, we share tips on …
Reading Time: 6 minutes Following the Government’s March 2024 announcement on removing the Furnished Holiday Letting (FHL) rules, there is a growing trend towards holiday let investors looking to transfer or buy a holiday let via a limited company. This article provides an overview of the steps involved in purchasing or transferring a holiday let into a limited company structure in the UK. We’ll …
Reading Time: 9 minutes November to February is typically a quiet period for UK holiday cottages, and at this time of the year, the occupancy calendar can look empty. Although the weather, fewer school holidays, and the inherent seasonality of the travel sector means there are fewer people looking to go on holiday during this period – with a little creativity there are plenty …
Reading Time: 9 minutes Property owners often forget that holiday home insurance is not a maintenance contract, and it does not cover the cost of things breaking down or wear and tear. Insurance is there to cover damage caused by sudden and unexpected events. If you make a claim and your insurer determines that you have not adequately maintained your property, they are likely …
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