Lay My Hat

I'm using Touchstay.

Liking it very much so far

Was hoping and expecting a flurry of enquiries after latest relaxations. Hasn't happened yet. I am being impatient? Anyone got an increase in enquiries or bookings since govt announced we can open from July 14th? Other than in England I think people are waiting for us to actually open and for some ...

Vera wrote:A Sonos Move, expensive but great sound quality and waterproof.

I'd be worried about where that could "move" to!

Probably into a guest's suitcase sooner or later.

You get the property ready, pay the bills, sit back and wait for them to just pay you. And they only pay you AFTER the end of the holiday. Not necessarily - I collect the money from the guests according to my own terms and conditions - ie 30% deposit on booking and rest 6 weeks before arrival so al...

It's instant book and they take a hard line on double bookings so a mistake on your part can be very very expensive. Check your prices and availability on there very carefully and once you've done that check again! And maybe again. Seriously. If you double book the site will find guests an alternati...

Any cancelled TV licence and WiFi as rentals empty? Also is insurance invalid if rental empty for a period? Insurance depends on your policy. My unoccupancy terms kick in after 60 days. The stricter security requirements are what we normally do anyway so not really a problem for me. Our neighbour i...

It would have been a deal breaker when I was working full time.

Now I'm self employed it wouldn't matter.so much but I still like to have a day at home before picking up the laptop again when Monday comes around so I'd not rule out a Friday but wouldn't want a Sunday

If you go with Promote My Place you get a website and basic booking software thrown in for around £69 a year in hosting fees. (pm me if you want an introductory code). Once you have template letters set up you can get reminders that money is due etc sent to you which makes it really easy to keep a t...

J B wrote:

zebedee wrote: .... I don’t think the local authorities have any discretion ......

Try telling that to Gwynedd Council - they're trying not to give it to "wealthy second home-owners"

Conwy are the same. Their behaviour in this is disgraceful

apexblue wrote:Thx July.

How long before we are remove from business rates this year due to not meeting the criteria in 2020? That will be next.

The "Period of Grace" election should cover this I hope

All is not lost. In another story carried by BBC News, Wales: 'Small tourism businesses could "go bankrupt" or suffer "enormous hardship" because of changes to a coronavirus grant system, according to Conservative politicians. Conservative AM for Aberconwy, Janet Finch-Saunders,...

The self-catering accommodation must actually have been let for a period of 140 days or more in the financial year 2019-20 Have the Welsh Government changed the rules? Was 70 days let and available for 140 days. That's the criteria for business rates. To get the grant they've set the bar higher.

I'm Conwy and the VOA gave me the option of filling in a complex income/expenditure form or send copies of accountant prepared accounts. They had 3 years of accounts from me. I've now resubmitted the same paperwork and more to Conwy. We meet the criteria and then some. I wonder what excuse they'll c...

Yes also in Conwy. They are telling us nothing. Anyone would think it was their money.

I've now emailed our Assembly member to ask what is going on

I've been holding off.

I'd want much more detail before I'd agree. My insurer is not very flexible and I very much doubt I'd be covered for this.