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    The Essential Guide to Holiday Let Insurance in the UK

    Thinking about renting out your property as a holiday let in the UK? One of the most important things you need is the right insurance....

    by Pass the Keys

    | Airbnb Tips | Airbnb Management | Holiday Let Management | Short-Lets | Vacation rental | Property | Short Term Rental | Insurance |

    24 Jun 2025

    Flexible Cancellation Policies for STRs: Game-Changer or Revenue Risk?

    Flexible cancellation policies have become one of the most debated aspects of running a short-term rental (STR) business. With guests...

    by Pass the Keys

    | Airbnb Tips | Airbnb Management | Holiday Let Management | Vacation rental | Property |

    24 Jun 2025

    How Newcastle Landlords Can Prepare for the Renters Reform Bill

    What local landlords need to know about the biggest rental reform in a generation What Is the Renters Reform Bill—and Why Does It Matter in...

    by Pass the Keys Newcastle

    | Airbnb Tips | Holiday Let Management | Host | Newcastle | Vacation rental | Short Term Rental |

    10 Jun 2025

    What Tourists Are Really Looking For in a Wells Holiday Let

    Using Booking Insights to Match Modern Guest Expectations If you own a property in Wells, Somerset and you're thinking about letting it...

    by Pass the Keys Wells

    | Airbnb Tips | Holiday Let Management | Wells | Host | Vacation rental | Short Term Rental |

    05 Jun 2025

    Tourism Trends in Staffordshire 2025: What Hosts Need to Know

    Staffordshire is set for a standout year in tourism. With national visitor numbers projected to rise by 8% in 2025 (VisitBritain), and more...

    by Pass the Keys East Shropshire & Stafford

    | Airbnb Tips | Interior Design | Holiday Let Management | Host | East Shropshire and Stafford | Vacation rental | Short Term Rental |

    05 Jun 2025

    Furnishing Tips for Short Let Properties in Rural Areas in Copeland

    How to Balance Durability and Comfort for Hikers, Families, and Remote Workers Rural short lets are in demand—from hikers exploring the...

    by Pass the Keys Copeland and South Cumbria

    | Airbnb Tips | Interior Design | Holiday Let Management | Copeland | Copeland and South Lakeland | Vacation rental | Amenities | Short Term Rental |

    05 Jun 2025

    Airbnb’s Strategic Pivot: Winning Over Casual Hosts and Nature-Seeking Guests

    Airbnb’s newest global ad campaign signals a sharp strategic turn aimed at reshaping its identity in the post-pandemic travel landscape....

    by Pass the Keys

    | Airbnb Tips | Airbnb Management | Holiday Let Management | Vacation rental |

    29 May 2025

    How to Avoid the 100% Council Tax Premium on Second Homes in England

    What’s Happening in April 2025? From April 2025, local councils in England will be able to apply a 100% council tax premium on furnished...

    by Pass the Keys

    | Airbnb Tips | Airbnb Management | Short-Lets | Short term letting | Short Term Rental | airbnb |

    13 May 2025

    Short Lets vs Long-Term Lets in Tunbridge Wells: What Works Best?

    Choosing the Right Rental Strategy in Tunbridge Wells Tunbridge Wells, with its Regency charm, rolling countryside, and strong commuter...

    by Pass the Keys - Royal Tunbridge Wells

    | Airbnb Tips | Holiday Let Management | Tunbridge Wells | Vacation rental | Profitability | Property | Corporate Accommodation | Short Term Rental |

    12 May 2025

    Parking in London: Resident Tips & Hidden Free Zones

    Parking in London can feel like navigating a labyrinth—congested roads, high fees, strict regulations, and ever-changing signage leave both...

    by Pass the Keys London

    | Airbnb Tips | Holiday Let Management | London | Vacation rental | Short Term Rental | Business Travel | Parking |

    12 May 2025

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