Letting your holiday home a guide to get you started
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INTR O D UCTIO N
Welcome... In recent years holiday home letting has proven to be the
fastest growing sector of the travel industry with holiday home owners appreciating the added value of their second home as a source of rental income and ‘DIY’ holidaymakers being responsible for the increasing demand for
self-catering holidays .
Over the last ten years holidaylettings.co.uk has developed a user-friendly portal for holidaymakers and holiday home landlords with expert advice on
maximising the potential of their property through lettings.
Many members of our team, me included, have personal experience in holiday home ownership and part of the strength of the service we provide comes from the passion our team has for
sharing our knowledge .
This guide is not only an introduction to the unrivalled service holidaylettings.co.uk can provide, but will also take you through the various stages of your buy-to-let journey. We have provided useful tips to ensure you get the most from your investment, to
make your property stand out from the crowd and to help you bring in those all important bookings. We wish you the best of luck and look forward to helping you get the most satisfaction and value out of your holiday home – enjoy! R O S S E L D E R , M a n a g i n g D ire c tor
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Contents INTRODUCTI O N 3
Welcome from the managing director of holidaylettings.co.uk
Getting started 8 Location, location, location Choosing the right property in the right location to suit your own needs and objectives 10 Play safe Legal and financial considerations when choosing to let out your holiday home Preparing y our holiday home 14 Mass appeal maximised How to furnish and accessorise your holiday home to appeal to your target market 16 The right priceConsiderations when setting your rental rates for your holiday home
marketing y our holiday home 20 Benefits of online The benefits of marketing your holiday home on the Internet 22 Every picture tells a story Tips on taking good photos of your holiday home to use in your marketing 24 Word perfect Tips on writing an effective and appealing advert for your holiday home 26 Ahead of the gameKeeping your holiday home advert honest and up to date 28 Spreading the word Additional channels for marketing your holiday home
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32 Care & AttentionTips to help you manage
38 About usIntroducing holidaylettings.co.uk:
your holidaymaker enquiries effectively 34 Above & BeyondAdvice on helping you go the extra mile to encourage repeat bookings
the team, our success and our goals 40 Advertise with usIntroducing what we can do for you and your holiday home 42 Buy-to-let ChecklistA summary of the key
Internet advertising reaches larger audiences than all other forms of holiday home advertising.
points to help you on your buy-to-let journey 44 Holiday Home Safety Packs holidaylettings.co.uk now offer a starter pack of home safety items to help you on your way 46 More help is at hand An introduction to holidaylettings.co.uk preferred mortgage, foreign currency and holiday home insurance partners holidaylettings.co.uk
Getting started Location, location, location : 8 | Play safe : 10
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Location Location Location
B e obje ctive Consider the importance of rental income compared with your own personal preferences.
Accessibi lity Consider which routes and forms of transport the destination relies on. Season length Think about whether transport links are seasonal and whether amenities
G ETTING STA RT E D
The first leg of your buy-to-let journey is finding the right property in the right location to suit your needs and objectives. Here are some quick tips to help get you on your way:
and attractions are always available.
Be sure to holiday in your chosen location before you buy, preferably at different times of the year. Find your wow factor Find a property that will stand out from the crowd and look for its unique selling points i.e. great views, pool, hot tub. Check out your c ompetiti o n Do your research and find out which properties are most in demand and where. Window shop Before your buying trip check
Try before y ou bu y Be sure to holiday in your chosen location before you buy, preferably at different times of the year. Who are your holi daymakers? Think about group sizes, suitable facilities and the demographics of the holidaymaker sector.
out portals such as rightmoveoverseas.co.uk, which advertises thousands of properties for sale around the world. More info Visit our Owner Advice Area on holidaylettings.co.uk for more tips on choosing your buy-to-let property.
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Before letting out your property there are some very important financial and legal considerations. It is vital that you comply with the necessary legal obligations and understand the tax laws in your country of choice before embarking on the holiday lettings journey...
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the property from.
alarms or window locks.
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level. Some countries require special licences
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allowing you to rent out your holiday home.
season to check for burst pipes or dripping taps.
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Check the complex / community rules, any other
prevent you from paying twice. Seek independent
rules that apply to you as an owner and for other
financial advice relating to your specific country.
B e le gal Are you allowed, legally, to let your property on a short term basis? Ask someone
other than the person or company you are buying
Kn ow the rules Check with a local solicitor and the local authorities. Regulations may vary on a national, regional and resort
Complex s it u ation If buying on a complex, check with the community president
that there are no restrictions on short term lets.
Lock it up Check that your property adheres to all of the security measures required
by your insurance policy such as specific door locks,
Safe an d soun d Check your policy for a minimum vacant period clause. For peace of mind make local contacts or pay a caretaker
to visit your property regularly during the closed
tax AWARE You will need to pay tax on rental income from your property. The UK has
double taxation agreements with most countries to
obligations you may need to make guests aware of.
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Ge t c overed You will need liability
More info
insurance should guests injure themselves
Visit our Owner Advice Area on
whilst at the property; not forgetting building and contents insurance.
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Tax ti p check for variances in non-resident and resident status if you spend the majority of your time outside the UK; you could save money on your taxes.
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Preparing your holiday home Mass appeal maximised : 14 | The right price : 16
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mass appeal maximiseD
Accesorise
Furnish with flair Use a high standard of
Think like a holidaymaker What items would
furnishing that will last longer and require less
you expect or like to find in a holiday home on
maintenance whilst still looking attractive to
arrival at your destination?
holidaymakers.
Appeal to the masses Select a neutral palette of colours when decorating and use brighter accent colours on accessories to maximise mass appeal.
Use a lockable cupboard to hide your own personal clutter and valuables when holidaymakers are staying.
Consider essentials First aid kit (which should contain no medicines), local emergency contact details and a fixed position safe for valuables.
Blowing hot and cold Consider the climate;
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INNER B EAUTY
kit your property out with air-conditioning and fans and think about a pool and barbecue for hotter climates or a log fire, and central heating or Jacuzzi for cooler climates.
Family friendly If appealing to families think about entertaining children with toys, TV, videos, DVDs, board games and books. These items will be great for keeping the kids happy on rainy days! Also provide a high chair, stair gate and cot.
On your bike If the location is good for cycling, provide a couple of bicycles to encourage guests to explore the local area and reduce their carbon footprint at the same time.
Pool play Keep a collection of inflatables and pool More info Visit our Owner Advice Area on
toys if your property has a pool or if there is a beach nearby.
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Don’t over or under value your property: prices should reflect demand, seasonality and quality.
The right price... Hit the targ e t Identify your target market
Even st eve ns Calculate how much money
given your location, accommodation type and
you need to break even and where you can afford
tourist demographic: couples, young families,
to be flexible in order to offer reductions.
adult groups or large families.
MIND your o verheads Consider variable
Pric e wi se Prices should reflect demand,
costs such as utility bills, cleaning and laundry
seasonality and quality. Look at similar properties,
and factor these into your pricing. Nobody wants
what they are charging and when – then price
to receive a bill at the end of their stay for
your property accordingly.
‘hidden costs’.
S pecial promo ti on s If you have last
GET IT RIGHT Don’t over or under value
minute cancellations or empty weeks promote
your property. Under pricing peak periods will
these at a special offer price and advertise this
reduce your ability to be flexible on price in the
clearly so that people realise your property is
quieter periods.
normally worth more.
P R E PAR ING YO U R HO L ID AY H O M E
Se aso n savvy Peak or high seasons will vary according to location, but school holidays are invariably in demand and your pricing can reflect this.
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Marketing your holiday home Benefits of online : 20 | Every picture tells a story : 22 | Word perfect : 24 Ahead of the game : 26 | Spreading the word : 28
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Benefits of online Internet advertising reaches larger audiences than all other forms of holiday home advertising... FREEDOM Online adverts are generally quick and easy to edit. Portals such as holidaylettings.co.uk enable you to edit and update your advert 24/7.
for mo ne y Advertising online is more effective and better value than print advertising and you tend to get more space for property descriptions and photos. Plus you can often expect to reach
I get practically all my bookings through your website‌ I no longer use any other marketing. Thank you Holiday Lettings.
audiences of well over a million holidaymakers each month.
Lesley | Home 11276 | Spain
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Value
Access all areas Online holiday home advertising portals such as holidaylettings.co.uk give you the ability to show more photos of your property than other mediums. On holidaylettings.co.uk each advert can include up to 24 photographs allowing you to showcase the best features of your property inside and out, and the local area.
Stay in control Taking bookings direct from holidaymakers means you can control who stays in your property and when. B roa den y our hor izons Internet advertising reaches larger audiences than all other forms of holiday home advertising. Choose a company that is not afraid to tell you how many holidaymakers use their website each month. holidaylettings.co.uk
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Every picture tells a story Good photography is the single most important tool for effective advertising. It may be worth paying a professional photographer, but if you do take the photos yourself try these useful tips:
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Lighten
up Open the windows and let in plenty of natural daylight;
try to choose a bright sunny day.
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it s hine Take external photos in good weather: blue skies are
much more conducive to booking a holiday than overcast days.
Ins ide
and out Try to strike a good balance between exterior and
interior shots: people need to know what your property looks like inside, but they’ll be spending time outside too, so you will need to feature this as well.
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Anti gl are Take photos with the sun behind you so that your images do not suffer from a lack of contrast.
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Dusk
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Hide
or daw n Daylight is most
complementary in the first or last few hours of the day. s ho ts Think ‘show home’:
lay the dining table, put out a bottle of wine and make the bed.
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I could not believe how userfriendly the website is. The space available for photographs and text is more than generous. P ho to wise Unless your bathroom or kitchen are really something to shout about only take photos that will really get people in the holiday mood.
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Cle an
and clear Remove clutter
and clean the property.
the fam ily Don’t use people
in photos, so as to allow holidaymakers to imagine themselves in the picture.
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F irst
off Make your best features stand
out in your photos and highlight them in your advert by adding captions. i mpress io ns Photos are
the first thing online advertising sites show and therefore the first thing holidaymakers
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CREATE the mood
When taking photos of the bedroom switch on any bedside lamps to create a warm, soft, atmospheric lighting effect.
see. Use your best photos online and be sure to use all picture slots available.
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Word perfect Here are some useful tips to help you write your online advert to highlight the best features of your holiday home and entice holidaymakers...
Don’t be shy Remember you are selling
property and local area brimming with unique selling
the features and benefits of your property to
points, emphasising what’s really great about your
holidaymakers, so don’t be afraid to boast about
holiday home. You know your property the best,
the best ones!
so use this knowledge to your advantage.
Tailor your t ext Customise information
Keep it rele vant State important points in
about local attractions and facilities to your target
easy to read lists in the body of the advert, but also
audience. They may not know the local area and
provide a good introductory paragraph that sums up
need the destination selling to them just as much
a great holiday at your home.
as the property.
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B e c reative Write descriptions of your
Keep your advert upbeat and exciting - show holidaymakers that you love your property and they will too... Keep paragr ap hs ti dy If paragraphs are
Be enthusiastic Keep your advert upbeat
too long people won’t bother to read all the way
and exciting – show holidaymakers that you love
through, too short and people will look elsewhere
your property and they will too.
for the information.
DON’T USE CAPITA LS It looks like you are
Clear and ho nes t pricing Be clear
shouting and is much harder to read. You need to
about costs and make them inclusive: if your prices
come across as approachable through your advert.
look low but don’t mention extras like heating or cleaning, you may lose potential bookings when the true cost is revealed.
Personal approach Holidaymakers may also like to contact the owner directly by phone, so think about listing your telephone number on your advert as well as your email address. holidaylettings.co.uk
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Ahead of the game It is important to keep your holiday home advert up to date for holidaymakers. Here are a few top tips to remember‌
If you do get last minute cancellations or have some empty weeks you want to fill, then think about offering a special deal to bring in the bookings. Likewise, SEASONAL CHANGE Internet sites such as holidaylettings.co.uk allow you to update your
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Be proactive
if you want to attract the early birds, then offer people a special price for booking early.
advert whenever you want, so take advantage of this. Adapt your advert to different seasons
Be aware Keep abreast of transport changes
and different client bases throughout the year.
in the area. This may be the introduction of
For example: if you own a ski chalet, think about
a new route to your destination or even an
how it can be marketed for other seasons,
airline or route cutback. It may also include new
promote activities such as walking or cycling.
attractions in your location or the closure of an existing attraction that you have mentioned in
Availability
your advertising.
Be sure to use and regularly update your online availability calendar as many holidaymakers like to search by date and listing sites like holidaylettings.co.uk will order search results by availability. Updating regularly shows that you are a responsible owner and holidaymakers will not waste their time sending you an enquiry if you’re already booked. holidaylettings.co.uk
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Spreading the word Internet sites are now the main method by which owners advertise their properties to holidaymakers. However, if you want to consider extra marketing options try some of these: S elf promo tio n Produce a simple brochure
Get personal Think about setting up your
or flyer with some photos and text that best
own personal website to take people directly to your
summarise your property. You can put these up
holiday home. Ask holidaylettings.co.uk about the
at work, in the newsagents, in the gym or hand
WebCreator service which enables you to have your
to interested people.
own website that is easily managed and updatable
Word of mouth Be sure to tell your friends,
through your holidaylettings.co.uk account.
family and colleagues about your property as this is
so cial net working If you have a profile on
the cheapest form of advertising.
websites such as Facebook or Myspace then add a
TRY m agazine adv ertising Especially if your property
link to your online advert and promote your property this way to your friends and their friends.
appeals to a niche market such
TIME FOR YOU Keep some weeks free for you
as golfers, skiers, families with
and your friends and family to enjoy! Sometimes
young children or pet owners.
it can be tempting to accept all of the booking
However, magazine advertising
requests and forget to save dates for yourself.
can be pricey.
from holidaylettings has been amazing and we have been fully booked throughout the season. You are doing a great job. Adrian George
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The response we have had this year
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Managing your bookings Care & Attention : 32 | Above & Beyond : 34
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It is essential you back up your great marketing with an equally great service for holidaymakers. Here are eight essential tips to help you deal with enquiries and bookings in a professional manner whilst maintaining that personal edge:
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as you would want to be treated.
contact details in case you need to get hold of them.
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S ervic e w ith a smile Remember you are running a business and providing
a customer facing service. Treat all holidaymakers
Cover y our back Ensure that you complete a booking contract for all tenants
stating the full terms and conditions of use of
Just in ca se Make sure you supply your guests with emergency contact details to use
during their stay and make sure you also have their
Spam aware Check your spam filters to make sure your enquiry emails don’t get
dumped in your junk mail folder.
your property. A sample booking contract can be obtained from holidaylettings.co.uk and we advise that you tailor this to your exact requirements with the help of a solicitor.
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Daily che ckups Check your emails at least once a day. Most Internet listing sites offer
free SMS text messages to your mobile alerting you every time an email enquiry is sent.
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Quick off the mark Ensure you respond to holidaymaker enquiries quickly,
politely and professionally to maximise your chances of securing a booking.
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Spot less Get a cleaning company on board to manage your changeovers and
carry out a basic inventory check between guests.
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Da mage deposits A refundable deposit of ÂŁ100-ÂŁ500 (depending on your rental rates) should be taken before handing over the keys, which should cover you for most instances of loss or damage to your property.
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Stay in touch To encourage repeat business, keep in touch with previous guests informing them of any special offers and improvements to the property.
Beyond
Stand out from the crowd and give your guests even more reasons to remember you and your property for their next holiday.
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Above
Get listed Keep up to date with local events and activities and get listed with event organisers, as this is often free. It is also advisable to list with the local tourist office.
Share the love Provide a guest book for visitor comments providing useful feedback and valuable testimonial comments. These can also be used on your online advert to entice new guests.
Warm welcome Leave, or ask your cleaner to provide, a welcome pack for guests. This could
What’s on? Provide details of local attractions,
include a bottle of wine and some basic food items,
including popular restaurants with opening
which are always welcome after a long journey.
times and any prices.
Eye on the ball Keep an eye on the market and make sure your pricing and facilities remain up to date and competitive. Be sure to review your advert regularly in this respect.
Know your neighbours Work with other owners: they may be your competitors but if you get an enquiry you can’t honour then someone nearby may have availability. They may return the favour another time. holidaylettings.co.uk
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holidaylettings.co.uk About us : 38 | Advertise with us : 40 | Buy-to-let checklist : 42 | More help is at hand : 44
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holidaylettings.co.uk was established in 1999 by business partners Ross Elder and Andy Firth and has evolved to offer the very best in holiday home advertising.
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About us As the UK’s busiest holiday home website holidaylettings.co.uk offers incomparable levels of holiday home advertising, holidaymaker enquiries, customer support, marketing and publicity to its customers. Part of Rightmove plc, the UK’s largest property portal, since March 2007, holidaylettings.co.uk is an award winning company promoting tens of thousands of properties, in more than 100 countries, to millions of holidaymakers every year.
We couldn’t be more pleased with your reliable and extremely helpful service. You are head and shoulders above the rest! Sue Walker | Home 63473 | Thailand
It is our goal to make your holiday home work harder for you. We are working constantly to improve the Our diligent and enthusiastic team of over fifty staff has a wealth of holiday home experience and knowledge. This is reflected in the efficiency of our customer support staff alone, but also in our reputation within the industry, our press coverage and marketing reach.
website, enhancing the navigation, browsing and searching experience. We want your property to be presented at the highest level and for it to be easy to find for holidaymakers. In addition, we provide more advice than anyone else on preparing your home for guests, offering the best service to holidaymakers and ensuring you get more repeat bookings.
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Advertise with us‌ Put your property in front of millions of British holidaymakers searching for that perfect break away.
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Buy-to-let checklist Unsure where to start with letting out your holiday home? Look no further...
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Getting Sta rted When choosing your buy-to-let property think about:
Your target market e.g. families, couples
Length of rental season in your area If local rental rates make your project economically viable Routes and transport the property relies on
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Preparing y our holi day home When preparing your property for letting consider the following: Your target holidaymaker when furnishing your property Useful items to make your property a real home from home A first aid kit (without medicines), with emergency contact numbers e.g. police,
Holiday home rental liability insurance Your property’s ‘wow factor’, it’s USPs Taxes payable and legal requirements
doctor, ambulance Temperature control e.g. air-con for warmer climates, heaters for cooler climates
Rental prices in line with the competition
Overheads such as cleaning and utilities when setting your prices Your breakeven point for rental income when setting your prices
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Mark eting y our HOLIDAY H OME When marketing your holiday home think about:
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Managing y our booking s When managing your bookings remember the following:
Advertising online to reach millions of holidaymakers
Respond quickly and in a professional yet friendly manner
Using well staged and attractive photos on your advert to entice holidaymakers
Take deposits and send tailored booking contracts to your guests
Writing enthusiastic and informative property and area descriptions on your advert
Check for cleared funds from holidaymakers before handing over keys
Extra marketing – tell your friends and maybe even consider your own website
Get the property thoroughly cleaned and inventory taken during changeovers
Keeping some weeks free for you to enjoy your holiday home
Arrange for the cleaner to leave a welcome pack with basic food items and a bottle of
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Make sure you keep some weeks free for you, your friends and your family to enjoy!
wine for guests Provide a folder packed with useful information on local attractions and activities Keep your availability calendar and advert details up to date holidaylettings.co.uk
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Holiday Home Safety Packs As a holiday home owner you have a responsibility to make sure your guests are safe during their stay. With this in mind, holidaylettings.co.uk is now offering a starter pack of home safety items to help you on your way. We particularly like the key safe which has a reprogrammable combination lock. Eliminating the need for a key holder or posting keys, the key safe is secured to an outside wall. This allows your guests to let themselves in whatever time of day or night they arrive.
Pack A ................................................ £125.00 • Key Safe with reprogrammable combination lock • First Aid Kit for up to 10 people • Smoke Alarm • Carbon Monoxide Alarm • 1m by 1m Fire Blanket • Torch
Pack B ................................................. £125.00 As Pack A except Key Safe replaced with: • 950g Fire Extinguisher
Pack C . .............................................. £154.00 As Pack A but also includes: • 950g Fire Extinguisher
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At holidaylettings.co.uk we have a team that is constantly informing our advertisers about the leading providers of services such as currency transfer, overseas mortgage and remortgage advice, holiday home public liability insurance and more‌
Currency Exchange Are you about to buy your dream overseas property? Making regular payments abroad, or transferring large amounts of foreign currency? Squeezing every last penny of value from your
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Overseas Mortgages Are you buying your first property overseas or remortgaging your current property? Our preferred mortgage partner Conti has been arranging overseas mortgages for their clients since 1994 and now sources mortgages in over 45 countries. There’s no substitute for working with an experienced and highly regarded mortgage advisor. More info To find out how Conti can help you visit: holidaylettings.co.uk/overseas-mortgages
Holiday Home Insurance It’s important to ensure your holiday home insurance policy includes public liability cover. This part of a policy will cover you against any claims holidaymakers might make against you if they injure themselves whilst staying in your property. For more information contact our preferred partner Intasure; they cover properties in more countries than any other specialist insurer. More info To find out more and to get covered visit: holidaylettings.co.uk/holiday-home-insurance
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