Lay My Hat

In addition to the above, you might want to have a pleasant word with the neighbour and remind them that any holiday guest is only there for a week (maybe two). So if the neighbour doesn’t like them, they will soon be gone. However, you will say, if your plans for a holiday let are not successful an...

Now page 1 is dominated by the big sites and the little guys like us have no chance except for very niche search terms. I've been thinking about this and the answer must be for all the small guys to band together and sell through an online site that only represents owners, not agents, and that beca...

Another thought ... have you checked that your insurance company will cover you if you ignore the shared entrance issue?
If they won’t, it isn’t worth the risk.

I don’t have a property where this is a problem, but from a simplistic point of view, I would put my money on the police knowing more about enforcing the law than your letting agent .....

Can I ask everyone who lists with them, do you get bookings outside of the summer months, ie October to March (don’t laugh- I know the British weather), excluding Christmas and New Year???

I suppose your guest demographic will determine what easing of the routine you might achieve this year. I know most people accept bookings online these days, but I still like to have an actual conversation with my guests when they book. I know that most of my guests in the coming months have been va...

Thanks all - I'll ask our electrician about proper emergency lighting & in the meantime look at the other torches. It's useful to have torches anyway so we may end up with both. Take a look on Amazon for emergency lighting - that way you will know how much it costs. Prices can start at about £20.

If no one can recommend a company, try some brokers - they may be able to find you a company who will offer cover. Sorry I can’t help more.

Would it not be better to just fit emergency lighting?? This will come on and illuminate when there is a power cut. We gave this on the landing to ensure that the stairs are as safe as possible.

Last year we operated from July to Nov with back to back bookings. It was hard work, with 10 man hrs cleaning each changeover (3 bed, 2 bath). All crockery & Cutlery through dishwasher, carpets sprayed, cushions changed etc etc. Not sustainable in the long term. We are planning a slightly less ...

This is a UK based website and gives you information on how long it will take to charge a particular make and model of vehicle. You can also add in the cost per KWH of teh home charger (in pence) to calculate the cost of charge. https://www.zap-map.com/tools/home-charging-calculator/ It is surprisi...

You can do a search on your chosen area for chalets and look at their prices that way. Probably more comprehensive than asking an owner to share their information as they may get the same regulars returning year on year. You will be at a disadvantage over small business rate relief though as you wil...

Cymraes said

Yes I wasn't pleased either but I only offer non refundable rates

What do you mean by non refundable rates please?

As the FCS court case has shown, it’s the wording of your policy that counts.

What is the precise wording in your policy that you are relying on to make your claim??

I’ve now been sent a claim form by the loss adjusters acting for my insurers and it asks for details of both cancellations and deferrals, so that looks hopeful. But worryingly, the claim form makes no provision for claiming for ones non-productive costs- things like energy costs incurred during the...