{"id":38606,"date":"2021-06-22T12:05:10","date_gmt":"2021-06-22T11:05:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/?p=38606"},"modified":"2021-06-23T09:34:39","modified_gmt":"2021-06-23T08:34:39","slug":"how-to-make-your-house-a-holiday-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/how-to-make-your-house-a-holiday-home","title":{"rendered":"How to make your house a holiday home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

UK holiday homes are in high demand, largely due to international travel restrictions, people wanting to support local tourism post-lockdown and the recent heatwave giving us a taste for a summer getaway! So much so, that many holiday home booking companies have seen a surge in bookings \u2013 Airbnb bookings have increased by 52% <\/a><\/strong>for summer 2021, whilst Welsh holiday cottage company Under the Thatch says<\/a><\/strong> some of its properties will make a year\u2019s earnings over the summer months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a homeowner, you can make thousands of pounds by letting out your current home for short-term stays or investing in a buy-to-let property to offer as self-catering accommodation. Find out what you need to do to your home before renting it out to holidaymakers, below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Check that you have permission from your mortgage provider, freeholder (if you\u2019re in a leasehold property) or landlord before letting your property out short term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re not legally required to take out holiday home insurance. But, it\u2019ll come in useful in cases of damage or theft. Speak to your home insurance provider to see if your home will be covered whilst you\u2019re letting it out. If your current policy doesn\u2019t cover short term lettings, you may be able to get it extended at an extra cost. Alternatively, you can get insurance from a specialist in lettings. Try using a comparison website to get a range of quotes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Unsurprisingly, cleanliness is a common point that affects how high your guests rate you when they leave you a review after their stay. Many platforms allow guests to rate specific aspects individually \u2013 and a low cleanliness rating is the first thing that will put future guests off. So, consider hiring a cleaner to clean in between guests, as well as for one-off oven, carpet and window cleaning to keep your property spick and span. If you don\u2019t live near your holiday home, then getting a cleaner in is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some things you can do to make sure your property is health and safety compliant include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n