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• No More Excuses: STR Industry Must Embrace Sustainability!

  Bob Garner is very frustrated – he believes the short-term rental industry is failing to embrace sustainability.Bob's urging major players in the sector to take action – because the climate emergency is not someone else's problem.In today's Host Planet Podcast, hear why Bob's EnviroRental platform might not survive unless the industry steps up.There are sponsor mentions for Hosthub and Search and Stay during the episode, plus shout-outs for Abode Worldwide and Justine Ireland.Key takeaways:• STR businesses are not taking sustainability seriously, while some brands are greenwashing.• Hosts and property managers are failing to understand that going green can save money.• Compliments without action for EnviroRental mean nothing – and will not drive the industry forwards.1:03 STR businesses are failing to take sustainability seriously3:06 EnviroRental needs support7:23 The STR industry is not acting on green issues9:40 Some STR brands are ‘greenwashing’12:29 We need industry leaders to step up15:31 Going green can make you money18:47 What every host should be doing21:43 There’s a climate emergency27:27 Favourite brand: Abode Worldwide28:04 Individual shout-out: Justine Ireland28:56 Compliments without action mean nothingSponsors: Hosthub: https://www.hosthub.com/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=HCHSearch and Stay: https://www.searchandstay.com/ Links: Host Planet: https://www.hostplanet.club/James Varley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdsvarley/Bob Garner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-garner-%E2%93%A5%F0%9F%8C%B3-75a73727/EnviroRental: https://envirorental.earth/Episode to check next:More pain for holiday let hosts! Tax changes, registration, and now mandatory EPCs?: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4D2cVPGlCoumGM3Zek1SziThe Host Planet Podcast is presented by James Varley, a holiday let investor and property manager who is also the Founder of Host Planet. Before founding Host Planet, James spent 20 years in the media, including a decade leading corporate communications for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.Contact the show: [email protected]#HostPlanet #HostPlanetPodcast #HostPlanetBitesize #ShortTermRentals #VacationRentals #HolidayLets #Airbnb #BookDirect #PropertyManagement #PropertyInvestment #BookingCom #Vrbo #BobGarner #EnviroRental #Greenwashing

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• 13 ways to scale your short-term rental business!

  Keen to grow your short-term rental inventory? This is the episode for you!Brooke Pfautz from Vintory shares 13 ways to scale your vacation rental business during today's Host Planet Bitesize, sponsored by Hostfully.Key takeaways:• Be front of mind when building a vacation rental business – billboarding is key.• Facebook groups and community micro sites are very effective tools for generating business.• Give before you get – understand human psychology.0:00 Episode starts1:40 Organise a homeowner appreciation event2:42 Sign people up for a magazine subscription3:59 Offer a home watch service4:51 Check out Comparent6:28 Build a Facebook group7:49 Send personalised gifts10:02 Partner with realtors – give before you get12:23 Work on your Google business profile13:29 Utilise branded vehicles15:06 Create community micro sites16:59 Share some free education18:19 Find underperforming properties20:32 Check out VintoryNeed a great PMS or digital guidebook? Give Hostfully a try: https://get.hostfully.com/46p7pafubra1Host Planet: https://www.hostplanet.club/James Varley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdsvarley/Brooke Pfautz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brookepfautz/Vintory: https://www.vintory.com/Episode to check next: How holiday let owners can support local businesses: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_FLrxQIGmwHost Planet Bitesize is presented by James Varley, a holiday let investor and property manager who is also the Founder of Host Planet. Before founding Host Planet, James spent 20 years in the media, including a decade leading corporate communications for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.Contact the show: [email protected]#HostPlanet #HostPlanetPodcast #HostPlanetBitesize #ShortTermRentals #VacationRentals #HolidayLets #Airbnb #BookDirect #PropertyManagement #PropertyInvestment #BookingCom #Vrbo #BrookePfautz #Vintory

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• Interest rates are on the way down!

  Are interest rates about to fall? Is a new wave of property investors on the horizon? And are mortgage lenders starting to show more flexibility for holiday let owners?In today's episode of the Host Planet Mortgage Podcast, James Varley and mortgage expert Howard Reuben dive into the outlook for interest rates, reveal how buy-to-let and holiday let mortgage products are evolving, and share their picks for some of the best options currently on the market.0:38 Interest rate cut incoming?3:54 Buy-to-let lenders are getting more flexible 7:02 Buy-to-let and holiday let investing are getting more similar9:27 There are not many new investors out there11:24 Top holiday let mortgage products on the marketHost Planet: https://www.hostplanet.club/James Varley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdsvarley/Howard Reuben: https://www.linkedin.com/in/howardreuben/HCH Financial Services: https://www.hchfs.com/Call: 0333 1234 536Email: [email protected] to check next: Why stamp duty is stalling the UK property market: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lt2H9LWDwT4The Host Planet Mortgage Podcast is presented by James Varley, a holiday let investor and property manager who is also the Founder of Host Planet. Before founding Host Planet, James spent 20 years in the media, including a decade leading corporate communications for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.Contact the show: [email protected]#HostPlanet #HostPlanetMortgagePodcast #HostPlanetPodcast #HostPlanetBitesize #ShortTermRentals #VacationRentals #HolidayLets #Airbnb #BookDirect #PropertyManagement #PropertyInvestment #BookingCom #Vrbo #HolidayLets #Mortgages #InterestRates #BankOfEngland

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• More pain for holiday let hosts! Tax changes, registration, and now mandatory EPCs?

  Tax changes, fire regulations, statutory registration, and now EPCs – is there anything else the UK government can throw at holiday let owners?Alistair Handyside from PASC UK is the special guest on today’s Host Planet Podcast – and his message for our politicians is simple: gather the data before implementing policy.Listen in to hear about lobbying efforts, what owners can do to help the cause, and why people are dropping out of the sector.There are sponsor mentions for Hosthub and Zeal Tax, plus shout-outs for Key Data, Sally Henry, and Robert Kennedy.Key takeaways:• EPC lobbying efforts are continuing – but hosts could still be stung with a £15,000 bill to make their holiday lets more energy efficient.• Statutory registration is coming – owners will need to provide safety certificates.• The government needs to gather the data before formulating policy.1:05 Is the government listening to the self-catering sector?3:58 EPC lobbying efforts 9:49 Hosts might need to fork out £15,000 per property!13:52 What statutory registration will look like18:55 Fire regulations 23:04 Hamsters on a wheel25:38 Message for Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves29:25 Some operators are giving up30:58 AI might not be the answer to everything 34:06 Favourite brand: Key Data34:47 Individual shout-out: Robert Kennedy35:48 Check your listings!Host Planet: https://www.hostplanet.club/James Varley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdsvarley/Alistair Handyside: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistair-handyside-mbe-4170b216/PASC UK: https://www.pascuk.co.uk/Episode to check next: Holiday let owners are giving up – and this is why: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1rQ28eQzyisO37M68PbWngThe Host Planet Podcast is presented by James Varley, a holiday let investor and property manager who is also the Founder of Host Planet. Before founding Host Planet, James spent 20 years in the media, including a decade leading corporate communications for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.Contact the show: [email protected]#HostPlanet #HostPlanetPodcast #HostPlanetBitesize #ShortTermRentals #VacationRentals #HolidayLets #Airbnb #BookDirect #PropertyManagement #PropertyInvestment #BookingCom #Vrbo #PASCUK #SelfCatering #EPC #NetZero

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• Why Airbnb hosts should provide luxury amenities at their rentals

  Johanne Hedges is convinced that short-term rental hosts and property managers who provide luxury amenities for their guests will achieve a higher nightly rate, increased occupancy, and better reviews.During this episode of Host Planet Bitesize – sponsored by Hostfully – Johanne shares details of five luxury products that every host and manager should consider stocking, from an outstanding mattress to premium dog treats.Key takeaways:• A good mattress is essential for Airbnb guests.• Premium towels are a must if you're running short-term rentals.• Discover more about Sir Woofchesters – premium dog treats that will ensure your guests and their four-legged friends feel very well catered for.1:31 Luxury product number one: mattress 3:12 Luxury product number two: toiletries 5:18 Luxury product number three: premium towels and bathrobes 6:56 Luxury product number four: home décor and accessories9:43 Luxury product number five: dog treatsLinks:Host Planet: https://www.hostplanet.club/James Varley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdsvarley/Johanne Hedges: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanne-hedges-cofounder-libi/LiBi: https://www.libiloves.com/Episode to check next: Airbnb does not want you to listen to Mark Simpson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4B7VBSExRkU&t=13sHost Planet Bitesize is presented by James Varley – a holiday let investor and property manager who is also the Founder of Host Planet. Before founding Host Planet, James spent 20 years in the media, including almost a decade leading corporate communications for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.Contact the show: [email protected]#HostPlanet #HostPlanetBitesize #Hostfully #James Varley #JohanneHedges #LiBi #Luxury #HolidayLets #ShortTermRentals #VacationRentals #SelfCatering #Property #PropertyInvestment #PropertyManagement #Airbnb #BookDirect #DirectBookings #Bookingcom #Vrbo

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