How To Set Up And Run A Self Catering Holiday Property Including Airbnb

This is the updated 2024 edition of 'How to set up and run a Self-Catering Holiday Property'. The book aims to guide you through everything that you need to think about when setting up and running a Furnished Holiday Let business, including Airbnb. This book is a shortcut to success. Thinking of starting an Airbnb business? There's much more to running a holiday let business than simply advertising your property on Airbnb. Maybe you shouldn't advertise on Airbnb at all! I will tell you the pitfalls to avoid, lessons which we have learnt the hard way and which you can circumvent and boost your profits more quickly. My wife and I owned a holiday cottage for 15 years. Along the way we made plenty of mistakes, met some lovely people and a (very) few not so charming people. If you are seriously considering running a Furnished Holiday Let business and want to avoid the elephant traps that can catch out the unwary, this book will help you. It could be the best few pounds you ever spend!

Learn how to build a profitable, professional and sustainable homeshare business. Home Stay, also known as Homeshare, is a global phenomenon whereby ordinary people share their homes with strangers. On Airbnb alone there are now three million hosts around the world, one million more than a year ago. This book offers frank, practical and hands-on advice for those who are considering or already offering their home, or investment property, as short-term accommodation. Written by self-taught hosts who are dedicated to providing the best possible guest experience, this book provides real-life insights into the day-today experience of running a homeshare, and the lessons the authors have learned along the way. You'll find easy-to-follow instructions and advice on: Getting started - how to market your property by defining its unique characteristics, choosing the most appropriate online sales platform, setting rates, how to manage sales and presenting your property to attract guestsManaging the guest experience - how to ensure your guests have a wonderful experience from the moment of arrival to departure, managing transitions between guests effectively and consistently, and how to manage guest reviewsThe business of homeshare - financial management, reporting and how to drive your business further.

Have you dreamed of owning a holiday rental but don't know where to start? Don't make the mistakes that others do! This is the complete guide to buying, starting and running a successful holiday home - without giving up your life to do it ... In this book, award-winning holiday home owner and Professional Holiday Homes CEO Craig Reid guides you through the process so that you can enjoy your holiday home and make life-changing money at the same time. You'll learn how to ... analyse properties to select the best holiday home for purchase set your property up to an award-winning standard avoid the wrong types of guests price your property for maximum returns avoid the rookie mistakes that can ruin a holiday rental Learn the secrets of airbnb and the world's top booking websites

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The Rough Guide to Devon & Cornwall Make the most of your time on Earth with the ultimate travel guides. Discover Devon and Cornwall with this comprehensive and entertaining travel guide, packed with practical information and honest recommendations by our independent experts. Whether you plan to hike the stunning cliffs of the Southwest Coast Path, go on an art pilgrimage to the gallery hotspots of Newlyn or St Ives, or digging into the region's history and mythology at Tintagel or Hound Tor, The Rough Guide to Devon & Cornwall will help you discover the best places to explore, eat, drink, shop and sleep along the way. Features of this travel guide to Devon & Cornwall: - Detailed regional coverage: provides practical information for every kind of trip, from off-the-beaten-track adventures to chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas - Honest and independent reviews: written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, our writers will help you make the most from your trip to the West Country - Meticulous mapping: practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys. Find your way aroundExeter, Truro and many more locations without needing to get online - Fabulous full-colour photography: features inspirational colour photography, including the picturesque harbour at Fowey and the dazzling white sands of the Isles of Scilly - Time-saving itineraries: carefully planned routes will help inspire and inform your on-the-road experiences - Things not to miss: Rough Guides' rundown of the best sights and top experiences to be found inDartmouth, Exmoor and the Penwith peninsula - Travel tips and info: packed with essential pre-departure information including getting around, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, culture and etiquette, shopping and more - Background information: comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter provides fascinating insights into Devon and Cornwall with coverage of history, landscapes, wildlife, the arts and books - Covers: Exeter and mid-Devon, East Devon, South Devon, Dartmoor, Plymouth and around, Exmoor, North Devon and Lundy, Southeast Cornwall, the Lizard and Penwith peninsulas, the Isles of Scilly, Cornwall's Atlantic coast, and Bodmin and Bodmin Moor You may also be interested in: Rough Guide to Dorset, Hampshire & the Isle of Wight About Rough Guides: Rough Guides have been inspiring travellers for over 35 years, with over 30 million copies sold globally. Synonymous with practical travel tips, quality writing and a trustworthy 'tell it like it is' ethos, the Rough Guides list includes more than 260 travel guides to 120+ destinations, gift-books and phrasebooks.

Make extra money—and your guests extra happy—with Airbnb! You’ve got that spare tower, mansion, apartment, couch, or perhaps even treehouse (really—there are more than 2,400 treehouses listed on Airbnb). You’re a polite, clean, and tolerant host. And you want to make some money. Congratulations, you’re fully qualified to become part of the Airbnb revolution! Whether you’re looking to break into the business, or have already started and are researching ways of making your guests feel even more pampered as you grow your reputation and income, Airbnb for Dummies is the perfect venue for you. And this applies whether you currently own property or not! Sit back in your lounge recliner and let the owners and founders of Learnairbnb.com show you the ins and outs of the short-term rental boom that connects hosts with travelers looking for more economical and personal travel experiences across the world. Sip a refreshing drink as you learn how to manage the day-to-day—from maintaining listings to keeping things clean for your guests—and how to maximize and increase your profits. Make an attractive listing Perfect your pricing Profit without a property Create amazing guest experiences So, get hold of a copy, read it in your favorite spot, and watch as the money and excited guests beat a path to your door!

Unlock the doors to financial freedom without having to wait for retirement Are you looking for a proven and reliable source of income? Do you want to start a long-term business that could replace your full-time job someday? Do you enjoy meeting new people and making them feel at home? If so, an Airbnb business could be perfect for you. With over 150 million users and half a billion guests annually, Airbnb is the largest accommodation provider in the world. It gives ordinary people like you the chance to make money from your home and reach potential guests from all over the world. Airbnb makes it easy for new hosts to start renting out their properties. Their user-friendly platform manages all the paperwork and payments, so you won't have to. Of course, as with any business, it's not just a matter of posting an ad and waiting for customers to come in. There are several steps you'll need to take to make sure you get bookings, make money, and sustain this business long-term. With this handbook, you'll find a wealth of tips on how you can successfully start and operate an Airbnb business - from setting up your Airbnb account to keeping your guests happy. In Airbnb Rental Investing, here is just a fraction of what you will discover: How to become an Airbnb host and rent out properties, even if you don't own any real estate (yet!) 17 common misconceptions about Airbnb rental investing that give you the wrong idea (and unrealistic expectations) about this business model A straightforward tax guide that will help you make sense of your tax obligations as a business owner Surprising spaces you can actually rent out on Airbnb - even if you can't rent out your entire property How to increase revenues from your property without spending on expensive upgrades or additional units How you can apply this effective marketing strategy that's guaranteed to bring in new customers How to make your business more efficient with automation - free yourself from time-consuming tasks and spend time on what really matters And much more. Whether you're just looking for a side hustle or you want to make this your full-time livelihood, having an Airbnb business will give you what you're looking for. You don't have to start with an expensive listing in a popular holiday spot - you can start where you are now and build up from there. Even if you'll just be renting out a spare room in your apartment, it's a good start to get some extra income that you can grow and invest to take your business further. Stop hesitating and start investing. Boosting your income is just a few clicks away. If you don't want to miss out on this financially (and personally) rewarding opportunity, then scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button right now.