Holiday Lets and Short-Term Rentals
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A UK guide to diversifying into holiday lets
Thinking about diversifying into holiday lets? Learn about the rules, costs, earning potential, and the best regions to invest in.
Getting started with holiday lets
Is a holiday let right for you? The income potential can beat a traditional tenancy, but so can the workload and the void periods. Whether you’re buying specifically to let, converting a second home, or diversifying a farm or rural property, the fundamentals matter.
These guides help you weigh up the decision and understand the different models available, from classic holiday cottages to serviced accommodation.
Holiday lets – your FAQs answered
To help you get to grips with the ins and outs of holiday home letting, we answer some of your most frequently asked questions so that you can make the most of your investment.
Guide to buying and renting out a holiday let
If you’re considering buying and renting out a holiday home there’s plenty to think about. In this comprehensive guide we’ll explore every aspect to buying a holiday home and successfully renting it out.
Is buy-to-let better than a holiday let?
Are you deciding whether to invest in a holiday home or a buy-to-let property? We look at the pros and cons of owning each.
A UK guide to diversifying into holiday lets
Thinking about diversifying into holiday lets? Learn about the rules, costs, earning potential, and the best regions to invest in.
Guide to serviced accommodation
What is serviced accommodation, and is it a good investment for landlords? We look at the pros and cons and what insurance is required.
Rules & regulations
Short-term letting is increasingly regulated. Planning restrictions like the 90-day rule, EPC requirements, and the legal obligations specific to holiday accommodation all shape what you can do with your property.
These guides explain the rules that apply to holiday lets and how platforms like Airbnb fit within the buy-to-let definitions that are important for both your mortgage and landlord insurance.
Platforms & management
How you market and manage your holiday let has a big impact on your returns. The choice between platforms and whether to use a letting agent at all depends on how hands-on you want to be.
These guides compare the major platforms and weigh up the case for professional management.
Airbnb vs Vrbo: Which is best for your rental property?
Airbnb or Vrbo - which platform is best for your rental property? We explore the pros and cons of each, plus the insurance you will need to ensure your property is fully protected.
Do I need a holiday letting agent?
Managing a holiday rental can be time consuming. We explore why you might consider using a letting agent and if you do, what the pros and cons are compared to managing your holiday let yourself.
Insurance for short-term lets
High guest turnover, increased wear and tear, and greater public liability exposure make short-term lets a different insurance proposition from standard tenancies, and many standard landlord insurance policies won’t cover them.
These guides explain the covers that matter for holiday lets, including public liability protection for paying guests. Speak to our team about short-term landlord insurance that matches how your property is used.
A guide to short term landlord insurance
Whether you want to let a property on a short-term basis, or you’re hoping to ride the Airbnb wave, our guide to short-term landlord insurance will help make sure you have the right cover for your needs.
Public liability insurance for a holiday let
As the owner of a holiday let, it’s down to you to keep guests safe, but public liability insurance can help if something goes wrong and you’re held responsible. Here’s what it covers.
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