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Short term lettings industry is booming! The sudden demise of the holiday company
embraced the change and we are now a
property is able to let short term. A lot of
Thomas Cook was a very sad situation but
front runner in multi platform management.
apartments in Bournemouth and Poole
it did go to show just how much the holiday
We manage a select portfolio of individual
have lease restrictions that can cause big
industry is changing and has changed
and superior houses and apartments as
problems for your short term let plans if not
over the last few years. Holiday makers
well as large apartment blocks dedicated
addressed at the start.
now demand a much more streamlined
solely to short term letting.
and flexible approach to booking self
Then you need to consider the location
catering accommodation here and abroad
So how does a landlord break into the short
of the property, what makes attractive to
and so are turning to booking platforms
term/holiday let market using the many
the short term let market? Good travel
such as Airbnb instead of traditional
holiday let platforms available and thus
connections, local amenities and proximity
holiday booking agents. In addition to this
double or potentially triple rental income?
to town centre all play a part in a properties
with Brexit looming on the horizon many
appeal. This being said we have been
holiday makers are opting to stay in UK
Of course it’s not as simple as slapping on a
surprised before with some property
residences instead of travelling abroad.
bit paint on an AST and flipping it over to short
outperforming
With Bournemouth ranking within the top
term letting in order to make big returns. A lot
locations we wouldn’t usually think would
five UK destinations we are set to see huge
of work needs to go into properly equipping,
do well; three+ bedroom houses with a
increases here for bookings in 2020.
furnishing and decorating a property to the
unique look/ or luxury feel will always do
standard required for holiday letting, all this
well regardless of location.
expectations
in
certain
As a company Vantage Point created a short
whilst ensuring the market appeal that will
term/holiday let platform management
guarantee the high occupancy needed to
Occasionally
service right at the start of the current
make short term letting work.
belonging to potential client which is
boom. Whilst a number of other companies
we
do
view
property
just not suitable for short term or holiday
have denounced platform letting saying
Before you embark on your short term
letting. We know from experience that
it wouldn’t work here Vantage Point have
let business you need to check that your
some property due to a combination of its condition and location will simply not achieve the returns the client expects; we always aim to be honest and transparent and will not spin a landlord a line simply to have them on our books. If you are a landlord interested in potentially doubling your income in the short term letting market then please contact us today on 01202 619868. We can provide an honest appraisal and a hassle free management service with all the information and guidance you need to set up your short term let. You can relax in the knowledge that you are in safe hands with Vantage Point
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