Check out this guide from the amazing Transparent team! Looking for vacation rental software and services to optimise your property management company in 2021? Look no further; whether you want help to maximise vacation rental revenue, protect your inventory or administer or distribute your listings with ease. Below we take you through the key industry players existing to facilitate […]
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Mar
Mar
A recent report by D-EDGE highlighted the rise of direct bookings in November 2020. For short stay businesses online revenue from OTAs in Europe is still dominant at 63% but direct bookings continue to climb with 17% growth from 2017 to 2019 and it is evident they have been taking market share from the OTAs. […]
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Mar
Mar
If 2020 has brought one issue to a head, it is the need to reduce operating costs. Whether you have 1 apartment or 400 houses, there are some simple but effective ways of doing this. Let’s start with the ‘global’ picture and then get down to how it can affect your business. In response to […]
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Mar
Mar
Sustaining a holiday home business in the best possible way has proven to be property managers’ top priority right now. Dealing with new travel restrictions, last-minute-bookings and still meeting guests’ expectations is a hard task. But how can property managers offer a great holiday experience in a world which becomes more contactless? And how can […]
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Mar
Mar
Airbnbing your home out can be a great way to make some additional income, but there is more to it than meets the eye. Here are some key considerations to think about! Self-manage or outsource? As with renting any property out, you need to decide whether you will manage the bookings and guests’ needs yourself […]
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Mar
Mar
We seem to love visual content. From the basic shapes and colours we learn about as children to the many images, graphics and videos that stimulate our everyday life. By some estimates, our brains absorb visual content up to 60,000 times faster than text content. It’s no wonder visual communication has become the preferred tool […]
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Mar
Mar
No one goes into the short-term rental business thinking about the bad guests. When you started out, you likely had your ideal guest in mind; one that appreciates your home and all the effort you’ve put into making it perfect; one that values and treats it as if it was their own. Whatever your rental […]
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Mar
Mar
Does this sound like you? Are you a second home owner? Are you thinking of investing in a new property? Do you have a holiday home or a property as an asset that you want to start earning money? Do you have a property that is not currently listed on the big platforms like Airbnb, […]
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Feb
Feb
Tailoring your marketing to serve different types of guests and travellers is a must in 2021 and securing contractor bookings is something that you need to consider. The contractor accommodation sector is growing within short stay and Theo Bailey from PPPN has developed 9 top tips to drive bookings from travelling contractors and workforces who […]
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Feb
Feb
Do you want to extend your season, obtain loyal customers and gain a share of a £15.3 billion market? Follow this guide to improve accessibility bookings for your business. One in five people in the UK have an impairment, which may affect where they choose to stay. Improving your accessibility benefits all customers and does […]