In this blog, we will be talking about why Liverpool is a great option for students to come a study at. Liverpool is unquestionably one of the most favoured student cities in the UK, with a population of about 70,000 students. Why is Liverpool a good student city? Liverpool is a wonderful city and the […]
Letting to Students
Pros and Cons of letting to students There will always be demand if your house is in a university town or other popular destination for students. But not everyone prefers renting to students, so weigh the benefits and drawbacks before advertising your property. Students typically arrive in groups and have few possessions, so they choose […]
Setting up a Holiday Let Business
So, you are thinking of setting up a holiday let business? Today’s blog is all about the key issues that you will need to consider including mortgages, location and health & safety. Location One of the most crucial decisions you’ll have to make when setting up a holiday let business is where to locate your […]
How to be a good Air BnB Host
We often get asked how to be a good Air BnB host. As we’ve been Super Hosts on Air BnB for theist two years we have some top tips for you. The most important things include cleanliness, an accurate listing and acting on feedback. How to be a good Air BnB Host Cleanliness If you […]
Can you rent out a mortgaged property?
Lot’s of people often ask: Can you rent out a mortgaged property? The answer is often yes, but you should have the correct mortgage that fits your intentions with the property. Avoid occupancy fraud If you lie about your intentions for the property when getting a mortgage, you risk being charged with occupancy fraud. It […]
How to start an Air BnB Business
So you want to start a an Air BnB business? There are many things that you will need to consider including the location, the mortgage, digital locks for self check in and setting up your account. Get good property in a good area for travel Most people purchase a home or apartment because they like […]
Running a holiday let
Running a holiday let can be extremely profitable and successful, provided that you have the systems and staffing in place. There are certain things that you need to consider if you would like to set one up including health and safety and local council guidelines. Getting a good cleaner Although it is an additional cost, […]
Cost of running a holiday let
There are many costs involved in running a holiday let including mortgage, business rates, cleaning, insurances and utilities. Here is s true reflection of the cost of running a holiday let and what you have to factor in. Mortgage A holiday let mortgage typically has a 5% interest rate, therefore if you have a £100,000 […]
Outdoor Key Lockbox
An outdoor key lockbox is great for storing a spare key for your tenants. It also works well for a self-check in if you run an Air BnB or Short Term Let. Here are some of the best options including Supra and Masterlock. NRS Healthcare Supra C500 Key Safe You can choose any number of digits […]
Introducing the Supra Key Safe
If you host short term lets or holiday cottage, a Supra Key Safe may just be the secure key safe lockbox that you have been looking for… What is a Supra Key Safe? The Supra C500 coded Key Safe is the original Police Preferred key safe, claiming to be “as safe as your front door.” […]