Reading Time: < 1 minute Please note our office will close on Tuesday 24th December at 12pm and will re-open at 9.30am on Thursday 2nd January. Schofields Underwriting Agencies – UK & Overseas Holiday Home & Let Property Division Payments We recommend that renewal or new policy payments are made online as instructed in your renewal documentation or email received from Schofields: Renewals New …
Reading Time: 5 minutes In recent years the demand for holiday lets in tourist hotspots has exceeded supply. This, in turn, prompted a surge in second home sales as buyers sought to cash in on the trend for staycations. Whilst holiday lets support the local tourism economy, others argue that second home investors are destroying communities as locals can’t afford soaring house prices and …
Reading Time: 3 minutes *Press release* We found out in 2017 that Millennials are influenced by how ‘Instagrammable’ a destination appears for deciding on their holiday destination. Heading into 2023, Schofields has followed up on their own research into how Gen Zs are influenced, as TikTok proves to be the new travelling trend amongst youngsters. ‘Gen Zs’, also referred to as ‘Zoomers’, are dominating …
Reading Time: 4 minutes Over the years, Airbnb has seen some holiday lets being trashed by unruly guests and people booking fancy homes and apartments to host a party. From a £2 million pound home in Sandbanks being trashed by a huge 100-person party. To a mansion in Chelsea that saw £445,000 worth of damage caused by guests. Airbnb announced it would temporarily ban …
Reading Time: 6 minutes Latest news and changes The council tax, business rates and licensing rules for second homes and holiday lets are evolving. This is due to the Governments concerns that the rise in second homes and holiday lets in rural communities is leading to a shortage of affordable housing for locals. We will update this page with the latest changes to the …
Reading Time: 4 minutes The ever so popular show Bridgerton has become an international hit on Netflix ever since Christmas 2020. Bridgerton season two was viewed almost 200 million times in the first 3 days of its release, so this season looks like it could top the ever so popular first! Set during the Regency period, the show is equal parts flamboyant and extravagant, …
Reading Time: 4 minutes People have flocked abroad in the winter months to embrace the benefits of combining a holiday with working remotely in a beautiful climate and surroundings, with cheaper living costs – instead of working at home. Our recent survey says 42% of people would take up the opportunity, whilst 58% would rather work in their home comfort. Who knew that the …
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