The Edinburgh Visitor Levy: A Guide For Short-Term Let Owners
On 24 July 2026, Edinburgh made history as the first city in the United Kingdom to introduce a statutory visitor levy. If you own or manage a short-term let anywhere within the City of Edinburgh Council boundary, this change affects you directly – and if you are not already collecting and remitting the levy correctly, […]
From Glasgow to the Highlands: How Location Should Shape Your Holiday Let Strategy
One of the biggest mistakes we see in holiday letting is assuming that a successful strategy can simply be copied from one property to another. It is understandable. If something is working well for a holiday let in Glasgow, why would you not try the same approach with a property in Inverness or the Highlands? […]
The Holiday Let Maintenance Checklist: Keeping Your Property Guest-Ready All Year
When people think about running a successful holiday let, they tend to think about bookings, nightly rates, beautiful photographs and five-star reviews. Maintenance is usually much less glamorous. Yet it is one of the things that can have the biggest impact on all of the above. A dripping tap, broken appliance, unreliable heating system or […]
Holiday Let Pricing Mistakes: 7 Ways UK Hosts Could Be Leaving Money on the Table
Pricing a holiday let can feel like one of the simplest parts of running a short-term rental. Pick a nightly rate, put it on Airbnb or Booking.com and wait for the bookings to come in. In reality, getting pricing right is much more involved. Demand changes throughout the year. A weekend in Edinburgh can be […]
From Edinburgh to Cornwall: How to Prepare Your Holiday Let for International Guests
The UK has always had plenty to offer international guests, but for holiday let owners, welcoming visitors from overseas comes with a slightly different set of expectations. Someone travelling from the other side of the world may have spent months planning their trip. They might be visiting Edinburgh for the first time, driving through the […]
Why Multi-Platform Marketing Beats Relying on Airbnb Alone
For many holiday let owners, Airbnb is where the journey begins. It’s one of the world’s best-known booking platforms, attracts millions of travellers and offers a straightforward way to start welcoming guests. But as your property becomes more established, relying on a single platform can start to limit its potential. Today’s travellers book accommodation in […]
From Enquiry to Five-Star Review: The Guest Communication Habits That Increase Bookings
When people think about what makes a successful holiday let, they often focus on the property itself. Stylish interiors, professional photography and a great location are all important, but there is another factor that has just as much influence on whether guests choose to book, enjoy their stay and leave a glowing review. That factor […]
Bristol Short Lets: Making the Most of Business Travel and Weekend Tourism
Bristol has quietly become one of the UK’s strongest cities for short-let accommodation. While it may not always receive the same attention as London or Edinburgh, it offers something many destinations cannot – a healthy balance of business travel, weekend tourism and major events that create demand throughout the year. For holiday let owners, this […]
The Edinburgh Visitor Levy: What Every Short-Term Let Owner Needs to Know
From 24 July 2026, Edinburgh becomes the first city in the UK to introduce a statutory visitor levy. If you own or manage a short-term let in the city, this affects you directly – and if you are not already set up to collect and remit it, you need to be. This article covers everything […]
York Holiday Lets: Standing Out in One of Britain’s Most Competitive Cities
York is one of those cities that rarely struggles for attention. With its medieval streets, iconic Minster, independent shops and strong cultural appeal, it remains a firm favourite for UK city breaks. That popularity is a double-edged sword for holiday let owners. Demand is strong, but competition is just as strong. There are hundreds of […]