Owning a holiday home in the UK is an exciting, but possibly daunting venture. And whilst holiday home owners offers the opportunity to generate an income it can be time-consuming and demanding. That’s where a reliable holiday home letting agency comes in – so read on to find out what factors contribute to choosing a […]
Effective from October 1st, 2023, a comprehensive fire risk assessment, covering all aspects of fire risk, will become mandatory for all properties. Furthermore, the government has introduced new guidance specifically applicable to “small paying guest accommodation.” This category encompasses “a single premises on the ground floor or ground and first floor, providing sleeping arrangements for […]
When it comes to owning a holiday let property, the picturesque Cotswolds is the ideal location, and providing guests with a memorable holiday is certainly something many owners strive for. However, managing a holiday let all year round can be a demanding task that requires not only time and effort, but also holiday let management […]
If you already own a buy-to-let property, you may be wondering if it’s possible, and a financially sound idea, to convert it into a holiday let. This is a common question among property owners seeking to maximise their rental income potential. Understanding the Differences Before diving into the process, it’s important to understand the differences […]
A great place to start when looking for the right holiday rental agency is to see how long they have been operating and if they are well known in the local area. Speak to locals and see what they have to say about the agency, and walk around the local towns and villages and see […]
You may be wondering if it is worth buying a holiday home to rent out. Investing in a holiday home can be a great way to generate extra income and with the right approach, a holiday home can be a successful venture. StayCotswold have been managing and letting out Cotswold holiday homes on behalf of […]
This winter is likely to be challenging for owners of holiday lets. The combination of rising utility bills and interest rates, combined with pressure on the budgets of potential guests, would be difficult at any time. Add in the huge increase in the number of holiday lets as a result of lockdown purchases (some estimates […]
Here at Stay Cotswold we like to keep our owners informed about the best ways to ensure their holiday property appeals to the broadest audience. Which is why, as we start to see more guests asking about the electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the Cotswolds, we thought we would share our guide to getting an […]
Why should you pick a buying agent to help you buy a property in the Cotswolds? Firstly, what exactly is a buying agent or a search agent as they are sometimes referred to? Well, put simply, it is the reverse of a selling agent, or an estate agent, who acts on behalf of the vendor […]
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