If you own and run a holiday home have you ever considered using the support and expertise of a specialist holiday home letting agent? If you haven’t, we explore ten benefits of using a holiday home letting agent that you could enjoy: 1. Saving time Answering emails, the phone ringing off the hook, updating availability […]
Quality accommodation is a critical element of any stay in a holiday home. In a commitment to championing quality, all of Britain’s major tourism organisations (including VisitEngland, VisitScotland and the Wales Tourist Board) work together to agree, support and develop common standards for assessing the quality of self-catering accommodation. So what are they really looking […]
Whilst traditionally a time spent with family in the confides of our own home, more and more of us are now packing our bags and heading for a holiday cottage to celebrate Christmas. How to attract guests to book your holiday home for Christmas Here’s our advice on how to attract guests to book your […]
Your responsibilities when employing contractors to work on your holiday home If you’re having work carried out or renovations made to your holiday home that require builders to be on site, these alterations will bring with them a unique set of risks and considerations for your property and the contents within it. Are you aware […]
Top tips for selecting a building contractor for your holiday home Autumn is a time when many holiday homeowners look to reinvigorate or renovate their properties for next season. Whilst some alternations will be merely superficial in nature – updating your decor or the change of an item of furniture for example, other developments may […]
New addition to our specialist holiday home insurance policy – Legionellosis Liability Cover We are pleased to announce that when our holiday homeowners next renew their specialist holiday home insurance policy they’ll be benefiting from even more cover. We will now be providing public and products liability cover as standard, which will indemnify owners against […]
Do you have a television in your holiday home? Many of us will be familiar with needing a television licence for our own home, but as the owner of a holiday let or cottage complex, do you know which tv licence is required? The majority of holiday cottages across the country will now contain at […]
Tips on reducing the risk of chimney fires It’s time to do your autumn sweep! Whilst many of us will revel in the idea of a glass of wine or local ale in front of a roaring fire they do come with safety considerations and risks; there are approximately 6,000 chimney fires in England each […]
Two ideas for holiday home owners to reduce heating costs this autumn With September drawing to a close one of the busiest periods of the year for holiday home owners many may expect this to be a time of reflection; to look back on one of the warmest June and July’s on record, to bask […]
How holiday home owners who embrace new mobile technology can save on heating bills As a nation we’ve embraced technology more than most; one in four of us now own a tablet, an item that was not in existence just four years ago! We even spend more time on technology than we do asleep; recent […]
Many people dream of owning a second home in the countryside or by the sea. But are these holiday retreats causing more harm than good? In Sunday’s episode of Countryfile, presenter Charlotte Smith explored the impact of second homes on rural and coastal communities. The reporting was well researched and balanced in our opinion. Have […]
With the UK basked in what is fast becoming an Indian summer and one of the warmest July’s on records fresh in the memory it can be difficult to adjust the mind to look forward to more inclement times. The devastation caused to homes and holiday property across the Westcountry and South coast of England […]
Exploring the eco benefits of replacing your old light bulbs with newer LED equivalents Do you know how many light bulbs there are in your holiday home? A strange question perhaps, but for many holiday property owners, one that has already been answered or will need to be in the near future. In September 2012, […]
Boshers are delighted to announce that we’re supporting Gas Safety Week (15th – 21st September) Gas Safety Week is an annual safety week to raise awareness of gas safety and the importance of taking care of the gas appliances in your home, holiday home or buy-to-let property. It is co-ordinated by Gas Safe Register, the official list […]
Marketing a Listed Holiday Home and telling a story As a nation we’re a traditional bunch; committed not only to celebrating our history but also protecting our heritage. One challenge for owners of heritage holiday homes and holiday cottages is how to approach marketing a Listed holiday home to attract more bookings. From 17th century […]
Communicating Gas Safety to your Holiday Home Guests Carbon monoxide (CO) is a highly poisonous gas produced by the incomplete burning of gas, liquid gas, oil, coal and wood. It has been the cause of 40 injuries and deaths in holiday accommodation across the UK in the past two years and is something that many […]
The benefits of Air Source Heat Pumps for Holiday Homeowners When you say the words ‘renewable energy’ for most the mind will immediately be trained on solar panels and wind turbines. One technology that has perhaps garnered less attention than others is the air source heat pump, which uses the warmth from the air surrounding […]
The Dog Friendly Holiday Home Market A dog has long been regarded as a man’s best friend and for a nation of pet lovers it doesn’t stop there; from your pampered pooch to the fastidious feline, an estimated one in three UK households now has a pet to call their own. The question for owners […]
Promoting your holiday home to walkers online In 1988 the Proclaimers confidently claimed they would walk 500 miles and may well be prepared to walk 500 more. Whilst that’s far enough to arrive in Barcelona from our North Devon base and still have a few miles in the tank, many of us have followed them by […]
Is it time to heat your holiday home water with the sun? In recent years solar energy has grabbed perhaps more headlines than any other renewable technology. Creating energy from the sun is an attractive proposition; particularly for holiday home owners whose usage of hot water and other household bills will increase exponentially during the […]
Information for Holiday Home Owners Supplying BBQ’s to Guests June 2014 was one of the warmest and driest in the past decade, worthy of a blog on BBQ Safety for Holiday Home Owners. Whilst in recent times the words ‘barbecue summer’ have become somewhat synonymous with an unfortunate Met Office prediction of a return to the summer […]
HMRC launch tax initiative open to holiday homeowners As a holiday home owner does getting the best possible terms on the tax you have to pay on your property sound like an attractive proposition? HMRC Let Property Campaign allows those who haven’t declared letting income to do so! We’re currently highlighting the ‘Let Property Campaign’ […]
Why choose Boshers for your holiday home insurance? We spend every day talking to holiday homeowners. It’s what we do and as a specialist it gives us a unique insight into the industry and the insurance cover your holiday home really needs. Whilst there’re many reasons to choose specialist Holiday Home insurance from Boshers, liability cover […]
Biomass – the benefits and pitfalls for heating your holiday home With the summer season approaching it can seem somewhat premature to be thinking about heating your holiday home. However, those whom have already been proactive in exploring and sourcing alternative heating technologies will be reaping the benefits not only this winter but for many […]
Hiking, walking and exploring – a growing Holiday Home market Fresh air, stunning views, great company and the sun on your back, what could be better than enjoying a walk in the British countryside? Your doctor will likely agree; from lowering stress levels to a reduction in potential coronary complications, studies indicate there are many […]
What motivates your guests to stay at your holiday cottage and are you using this to increase bookings? When we make decisions, no matter how large or small, logic and reasoning will more often than not play a role in the outcome. Choosing a holiday destination is no different; visitors will be looking to find […]
Guidance for owners of holiday cottages with a pets corner British agriculture has seen unbelievable change since the turn of the century. During that time somewhere in the region of 60 – 80% of farms have diversified in totality or looked to new avenues in order to sustain incomes and grow revenues. From farm shops […]
Making small changes to your coastal holiday home will appeal to guests looking for surfing friendly holidays With more than 7,000 miles between Britain and Hawaii it may seem the two are quite literally poles apart, if not only in terms of geography but also meteorologically given the potential inclemency of a British summer. There […]
Internet access via personal computers, tablets or mobile devices is an essential communication tool for all those letting their holiday homes to guests whether owner managed or let via a holiday home letting agency. Any disruption caused by computer viruses or malware is at the least a real inconvenience and worst, very costly. There is […]
A guide to welcoming guests with assistance dogs to your self-catering holiday home Are you aware that there are over 6500 registered assistance dog users in the UK who rely on their trusted companion to carry out practical tasks and support their independence? As a self-catering holiday home owner it’s important that you keep yourself […]