Getting costs down while Property is empty

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VillaAntonioLanzarote
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Getting costs down while Property is empty

Post by VillaAntonioLanzarote »

Hi
As many of the booking have moved to 2021 we have some large gaps in the bookings
Any ideas to keep costs to a minimum are welcome
So far I have thought
Turn off Hot tub
Turn off Pool heater
Reduce hours of Pool filter/pump
Reduce pool cleaning to once a week
Reduce Gardener to once a month
Turn of fridge / freezer
Any other ideas ?
Many thanks
Larry
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Post by Marks »

Do you have an electric water heater? If so unplug it. I'm lucky with two apartments, one flick of a switch in each and nothing is on :wink:
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Post by LotBoy47 »

Turn off TVs etc. instead of leaving them in standby.

Be careful reducing pool pump hours when the pool temp is above 20° or you could have an algae bloom. You’ll have to keep the chemistry correct even though it’s not in use until you close it for the winter.
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Post by Sanchisimo »

We asked our internet provider to turn off the internet but keep everything in place in return for paying a small monthly fee. They have been able to switch it back on instantly when we then got a booking.
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Great ideas - thank you

Post by VillaAntonioLanzarote »

All ideas welcome

No idea is a bad idea !!

Thank you
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