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 …
Reading Time: 3 minutes What are the benefits of boiler insurance? Thousands of holiday homes across the UK will soon be turning on their heating for the first time in months. Inevitably, some boilers will not fire up or breakdown due to the greater strain put on the system during the winter. A boiler is probably the last appliance you want to breakdown, particularly …
Reading Time: 5 minutes When guests are on holiday they want as few things to worry about as possible and gaining access to your holiday home can be a challenge. Guests have to coordinate with property managers and other members of the holiday party when arriving or leaving the property. There is also the worry they could be locked out or lose keys Getting …
Reading Time: 7 minutes An increasing number of holiday home owners are turning to smart devices and technology to improve their holiday letting businesses and deliver a better guest experience. The important thing to determine before investing in a smart device is whether you and your guests would benefit. Smart devices can make your listing stand out on booking sites, some guests are willing …
Reading Time: 12 minutes Each year, extreme winter weather and blasts of Arctic air send temperatures plunging for prolonged periods across the UK. Subsequently, thousands of unoccupied holiday homes are exposed to the risk of burst pipes and major water damage which can be catastrophic and a major inconvenience for you and your guests. Below are some helpful tips to stop pipes from freezing, …
Reading Time: 5 minutes Over winter your holiday home will be unoccupied for long periods and exposed to harsh weather. By implementing a few simple precautions you can avoid unnecessary damage (and costs) to your holiday cottage. Below you will find a range of tips we have put together to prepare and protect your holiday home to ensure it is safe, secure and clean …
Reading Time: 5 minutes As a holiday cottage owner, it’s your responsibility to recognise, remove or reduce fire risks at your accommodation and to ensure your property is safe for guests and visitors. If you’re new to holiday letting and haven’t already completed a fire risk assessment it can be difficult to know where to start. We have created this guide to help you …
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