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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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• The UK government needs to stop scapegoating the holiday let industry

  Tax and regulation are having a major impact on the UK's holiday let industry.Some owners are giving up and leaving their properties empty or trying to sell. This is having a knock-on effect on local businesses which rely on tourism.As a holiday let manager and consultant based in Cornwall – one of the UK's short-term rental hotspots – Katie Warren is on the frontline. She is seeing first-hand the impact of new legislation and is adamant the new rules are not helping people who want to get on the property ladder, which is one the government's stated aims.In today's episode, Katie outlines the situation in Cornwall, has a clear message for Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves, and calls on the government to introduce a hard-hitting statutory registration scheme in order to root out bad actors from the sector.Key takeaways:• Holiday let owners are worried• The changes are not helping first-time buyers• The government needs to gather data and stop scapegoating the holiday let industry1:04 The impact of tax and regulation in Cornwall5:04 Empty homes vs holiday homes6:30 Will the tax changes help first-time buyers?8:48 Message for Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves12:56 Stop scapegoating us!18:40 We need statutory registration with teeth20:52 Fixer Property & Management24:45 Favourite brands: Key Data and Host Planet 26:44 Keep going!Host Planet: https://www.hostplanet.club/James Varley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdsvarley/Katie Warren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-warren-6657a845/Fixer Property & Management: https://www.fixermanagementservices.com/Episode sponsors:Hosthub: https://www.hosthub.com/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=HCHZeal: https://gozeal.co.uk/services/industries/host-planet-furnished-holiday-lets/Episode to check next:Airbnb does not want you to listen to Mark Simpson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4B7VBSExRkU&t=1sThe 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 #Cornwall #KeirStarmer #RachelReeves

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• How holiday let owners can support local businesses

  Amanda Stecker is an expert holiday let host and coach who prides herself on supporting local businesses.On today's episode of Host Planet Bitesize – sponsored by Hostfully – Amanda shares five tips for hosts who are keen to go the extra mile for their local community.Key takeaways:• Send restaurant recommendations to your guests a week before they arrive to give them time to make reservations.• Don't put a coffee maker in your rental – instead direct your guests to the best independent coffee shop in town.• Supply local produce in your welcome pack, especially if your area is famous for it.1:21 Tip number one: send recommendations2:31 Tip number two: direct your guests to the best coffee shop in town3:42 Tip number three: supply local goods in your welcome pack5:04 Tip number four: collaborate with local businesses6:35 Tip number five: highlight local providersLinks:Host Planet: https://www.hostplanet.club/Hostfully: https://get.hostfully.com/46p7pafubra1James Varley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdsvarley/Amanda Stecker: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandastecker/Episode to check next:Airbnb does not want you to listen to Mark Simpson: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6AW5aNPaOWvtoizOA9Rd1UHost 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]#shorttermrentals #realwaystomakemoneyfromhome #vacationrental #airbnb #investing #business #holidaylets #jamesvarley #amandastecker #hostplanet #hostfully

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• Dynamic pricing tips for Airbnb owners from PriceLabs

  Dynamic pricing is a must-have for every short-term rental host and property manager – but not everyone knows how to use it effectively.In today's Host Planet Podcast, Shreeja Jamdar from PriceLabs shares five tips to help hosts leverage dynamic pricing to boost revenue and occupancy.Key takeaways:• It is vital to understand your market• You must set the correct base price• Having a minimum stay strategy is a must0:52 Tip 1: understand your market4:49 Tip 2: get your base price right9:48 Tip 3: set a strategic minimum rate11:55 Tip 4: adapt minimum stays accordingly15:15 Tip 5: track performanceUse code HOSTPLANET15 for 15% off PriceLabs: https://pricelabs.co/users/sign_up?referral=HOSTPLANET15Links:Host Planet: https://www.hostplanet.club/James Varley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdsvarley/Shreeja Jamdar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shreejajamdar/PriceLabs: https://pricelabs.co/users/sign_up?referral=HOSTPLANET15Episode to check next:Airbnb does not want you to listen to Mark Simpson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4B7VBSExRkU&t=11sThe 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 almost a decade leading corporate communications for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 organising committee.Contact the show: [email protected]#HolidayLets #ShortTermRentals #VacationRentals #SelfCatering #Property #PropertyInvestment #PropertyManagement #Airbnb #BookDirect #DirectBookings #JamesVarley #Bookingcom #Vrbo #DynamicPricing #RevenueManagement #PriceLabs #ShreejaJamdar

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