1 - To maximise rental income from your holiday home, both the property and the location need to appeal to the demographic of the tourist visitor

2 - Furnish your home in a way that suits and appeals to your guests; families will appreciate outdoor space, DVDs for a rainy day, etc

3 - Make your property stand out from the crowd. Add touches your visitors may not have at home: hammock, barbecue, hot tub

4 - Present your property well: take high-quality photos, invest in quality furnishings that will last longer and be enthusiastic about promoting your home

5 - Get to know the local area and be a destination expert to your guests; provide directions to that secret cove or the best place to watch the sunset

6 - Offer something more: arrange a meet and greet service or transfer from the airport, negotiate discounts at local stores or activity centres, etc

7 - Be a responsible owner: you will need standard building and contents’ insurance, but also public liability insurance should a guest injure themselves on your property

8 - Price it right: research the local holiday letting market and look at what properties similar to yours charge, and when. Consider the standard of accommodation and demand

9 - Be a good host: holiday home letting is a business and guests will expect impeccable service – do it well and repeat bookings will come more easily

10 - Respond quickly to enquiries: there is so much choice for holiday-makers so the faster you reply, the greater likelihood you have of securing the booking

Ross Elder
Managing Director
Holiday Letting Ltd
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