A podcast for property investors and managers. We share everything you need to know about the short-term rentals sector. We will help take your holiday home investment to the next level. Visit our website: https://www.holidaycottagehandbook.com/ Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.holidaycottagehandbook.com/ Download our free e-book: https://www.holidaycottagehandbook.com/e-book Email the show: james@holidaycottagehandbook.com
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HCH Podcast 068: Madison Rifkin: Maximise STR revenue with a no-cost upselling solution!
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Send us a text In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to be joined by an incredible entrepreneur and industry innovator: Madison Rifkin, Founder and CEO of Mount. Madison’s journey is nothing short of inspiring – from founding her first business at just 12 years old to scaling Mount into a global leader in the short-term rental space. Here’s what’s com…
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HCH Bitesize 014: Use WhatsApp to grow your STR business!
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Send us a text During HCH Bitesize, a podcast series brought to you by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Hostfully, we delve into essential topics for the short-term rental industry. Each week, we invite expert guests who share valuable insights and practical advice to help you enhance your knowledge and build a successful property management business. …
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HCH Podcast 067: Alistair Malins: Unlocking success in luxury short-term rentals
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Send us a text In this episode of the Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast, we’re joined by Alistair Malins, Founder of Luxury Cottages, as he shares his expertise on the art of managing luxurious short-term rentals. Discover what truly defines a luxury property, how to deliver an unforgettable five-star guest experience, and the key takeaways every ho…
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HCH Bitesize 013: Five key facts about holiday let mortgages
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HCH Podcast 066: David Jacoby & Fred Bassili: The hottest STR trends of the year!
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Send us a text In this episode of the Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome not one, but two special guests: David Jacoby and Fred Bassili from Hostfully! Fresh off the release of the eighth edition of their ‘Hospitality Trends in the Vacation Rental Industry’ report, David and Fred sit down with HCH Founder, James Varley, to …
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HCH Bitesize 012: Key facts about holiday let taxes
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HCH Podcast 065: Shahar Goldboim: The AI revolution: changing lives and the STR industry
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Send us a text In this episode of the Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome Shahar Goldboim, Founder and CEO of BOOM, to explore his revolutionary AI-powered property management solution. Shahar’s journey is nothing short of inspiring – from his early days as a property manager to becoming a trailblazer in the short-term renta…
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HCH Bitesize 011: Understand London's 90-day short-term rental limit
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HCH Podcast 064: Noga Barpal: Promote travel insurance and earn commission
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Send us a text In this episode of the Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast, we welcome Noga Barpal to discuss how short-term rental (STR) hosts and property managers can earn commission by selling travel insurance packages to their guests. Noga outlines the best ways to offer travel insurance to travellers and the commission you can expect to achieve. …
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HCH Bitesize 010: Joseph Cox: Boost revenue at your rental with upselling strategies
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HCH Bitesize 009: Arthur Colker: Achieve more bookings with branded Wi-Fi
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HCH Podcast 063: Bart-Jan Leyts: Get on the first page of Airbnb with Otamiser
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Send us a text In this episode of the Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast, we welcome Bart-Jan Leyts, Founder and CEO of Otamiser, who shares valuable insights about how short-term rental hosts and property managers can boost their visibility on major OTAs (online travel agencies) like Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo. Bart-Jan outlines the story of Otam…
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HCH Bitesize 008: Sustainability with Bob Garner
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HCH Podcast 062: Damian Sheridan: What to expect at this year's SCALE UK
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Send us a text Get your free ticket for Your Air Success on Friday 8 November: https://www.holidaycottagehandbook.com/yourairhost Download The Ultimate Guide to Short-Term Rentals: https://www.holidaycottagehandbook.com/e-book Damian Sheridan, Co-Founder and Director of SCALE, is the special guest on today's show. During the episode, Damian outline…
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HCH Bitesize 007: Tips to scale with Dale Smith
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Send us a text Welcome to HCH Bitesize – a new podcast series brought to you by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Hostfully! This weekly show delves into various topics essential to the short-term rentals industry. Episodes feature expert guests from across the STR space who share their insights and practical advice. These industry leaders help listener…
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HCH061: Rudy Abrahami: It's not rocket science, it's hospitality!
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Send us a text Rudy Abrahami, Founder and CEO of both Maveriks and HolyGuest, is the special guest on today’s show. During the episode, Rudy talks about scaling a property business, how to deliver a great guest experience, and what you need to do in order to drive direct bookings. He also talks STR trends, including daily rates and regulation. Rudy…
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HCH Bitesize 006: Data with Sally Henry
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HCH060: Andy Fenner: Why the government should pause FHL tax plans
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Send us a text Andy Fenner, CEO, Short Term Accommodation Association, is the special guest on today’s show. During the episode, Andy discusses lobbying efforts in relation to government proposals to abolish the furnished holiday lettings tax regime. He outlines the potential impact of the policy and calls on Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves to pause…
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HCH Bitesize 005: Digital Guidebooks with Fred Bassili
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HCH059: Moriya Rockman: Villa Tracker: A new frontier for the STR world
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Send us a text Moriya Rockman, Co-Founder of Smiling House Group, is the special guest on today’s show. During the episode, Moriya discusses the launch of Villa Tracker – a new platform which is linking legacy travel businesses, such as travel agents and VIP clubs, with the short-term rentals industry. Moriya also discusses how luxury properties ca…
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HCH Bitesize 004: Social Media Marketing with Katie Bessant
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HCH058: Pierre-Camille Hamana: Run your business on autopilot with Hospitable
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Send us a text Pierre-Camille Hamana, Founder and CEO of Hospitable, is the special guest on today’s show. During the episode, Pierre-Camille outlines his story in the industry, the importance of understanding your target guest, and industry trends. He also explains which type of hosts Hospitable caters for and how the platform can help you to run …
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HCH Bitesize 003: Direct Booking with Liam Carolan
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HCH057: Adams Taranda: Build your direct booking website with Booklee
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Send us a text DOWNLOAD OUR NEW E-BOOK! https://www.holidaycottagehandbook.com/e-book Adams Taranda, the Co-Founder and CEO of Booklee, is the special guest on today’s show. Adams shares the story of Booklee and how simple it is to create a direct booking site via the platform. He also discusses direct booking strategies, and the trends hosts and p…
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HCH Bitesize 002: Dynamic Pricing with Ryan Saylor
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HCH056: Jenn Boyles: My top five direct booking tips
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Send us a text Direct booking expert Jenn Boyles is the special guest on today’s show. Jenn shares her top five direct booking tips, discusses industry trends, and talks about how to achieve trust as a host and property manager. Jenn named Superhog as her favourite brand and gave Catherine Ratcliffe a special shout-out. She also previewed the onlin…
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HCH Bitesize 001: Property Management Software with Frank Bosi
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HCH055: Nicolas Francony: A world of deposit solutions with Swikly
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Send us a text Nicolas Francony, International Business Developer at Swikly, is the special guest on today’s show. Learn about Swikly’s deposit solution for short-term rentals, including its discreet process for guests and robust claims procedure. Nicolas named Avantio as his favourite brand in the industry and gave a special shout-out to the Kenne…
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HCH054: Stefan Hoffelner: How to secure short-term rental success in London
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Send us a text Learn how to scale a short-term rental property management business in London by listening to Stefan Hoffelner, CEO and Co-Founder of Your AirHost. Stefan shares advice for new property managers, explains how to navigate London’s 90-day rule, and outlines the top amenities for rentals in major cities. Stefan named Holiday Cottage Han…
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HCH053: Eduardo Mandri: Supercharge your STR marketing and communication
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Send us a text Eduardo Mandri, Co-Founder and CEO of Angel Host, is the special guest on today’s show. During the episode, Eduardo shares the story of Angel Host, outlines marketing and communication tips, and discusses how AI is disrupting the industry. Eduardo picked PriceLabs as his favourite brand. 3:29 Eduardo’s journey to the short-term renta…
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HCH052: Ed Maughan: The story of GroupAccommodation.com
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Send us a text Ed Maughan from GroupAccommodation.com is the special guest on today’s show. Discover more about the benefits of listing large holiday rentals on the platform – which charges just £450 annually and takes zero commission. Ed discusses how to stand out on the platform, the benefits of upselling, and the amenities which will help to att…
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Property Management Masterclass Episode 6: How to scale your short-term rental business
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Send us a text Property Management Masterclass is a six-part special brought to you by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Your AirHost. Hosted by Holiday Cottage Handbook's James Varley and featuring Your AirHost Co-Founder, Stefan Hoffelner, the series contains a vast range of expert tips to help short-term rental hosts and property managers build succe…
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Property Management Masterclass Episode 5: How to earn great reviews
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Send us a text Property Management Masterclass is a six-part special brought to you by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Your AirHost. Hosted by Holiday Cottage Handbook's James Varley and featuring Your AirHost Co-Founder, Stefan Hoffelner, the series contains a vast range of expert tips to help short-term rental hosts and property managers build succe…
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Property Management Masterclass Episode 4: Guest communication
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Property Management Masterclass Episode 3: Essential amenities
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Property Management Masterclass Episode 2: How to create the perfect listing
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Property Management Masterclass Episode 1: The basics of hosting
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HCH051: Alistair Handyside: What next for the FHL tax regime?
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Send us a text The dreaded abolishment of the furnished holiday lettings (FHL) tax regime is back. It had been hoped this proposal had been kicked into the long grass due to last month’s election – but the new government has stuck with the scheme. Alistair Handyside, from the Professional Association of Self-Caterers (PASC UK), is leading lobbying …
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HCH050: James Cassidy: Essential tips for success on Vrbo
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Send us a text The focus this week is Vrbo and how to succeed on one of the world’s premier online travel agencies. Our special guest is James Cassidy, Senior Director – Partner Success Vacation Rentals, Expedia Group. During the interview, James shares five top tips to achieve success on Vrbo and outlines a host of growing industry trends, includi…
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HCH049: Matt Jeffery: Essential tax knowledge for holiday let investors
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Send us a text Matt Jeffery, Managing Director and Tax Partner at holiday let tax specialists Zeal, is the special guest on this week’s show. Matt and his team work with holiday let owners across the UK – helping them pay the right amount of tax, and not a penny more. Zeal’s team of capital allowances specialists and quantity surveyors unlock tax s…
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HCH048: Cynthia Huang: Dtravel, direct booking, and blockchain technology
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Send us a text Cynthia Huang, the Co-Founder and CEO of Dtravel, is the special guest on today’s show. During this episode, Cynthia talks about founding Dtravel – a platform that connects travellers directly with vacation rental owners. During this episode, learn: • Cynthia’s journey in the short-term rentals industry • The reasons for launching Dt…
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HCH047: Fiona Campbell: Standing up for Scotland's self-caterers
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Send us a text Fiona Campbell, CEO of the Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers, is the special guest on today’s show. Fiona is playing a key role in lobbying the Scottish government after the introduction of a controversial licensing scheme – which data suggests is having a disastrous effect on the short-term rentals industry and the wider touri…
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HCH046: Vered Raviv Schwarz: Exponential growth in the STR industry
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Send us a text Vered Raviv Schwarz, President and COO of Guesty, is the special guest on today’s show. Guesty is one of the leading property management solutions in the short-term rentals industry – whether you run one property or hundreds. During this episode, learn: • Why companies need to think big from day one • Why Guesty stands out from the c…
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HCH045: Henrik Kjellberg: Lessons from managing 100,000 properties
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Send us a text Henrik Kjellberg, CEO of Awaze, is the special guest on today’s show. Awaze is home to a host of well-known brands in the holiday rentals industry, including Hoseasons, NOVASOL, and Cottages.com, who between them manage more than 100,000 properties across Europe. During this episode, learn: • How to keep owners and guests happy • The…
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HCH044: Mark Shepherd: Virtual tours, drone videos, and direct booking websites
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Send us a text Mark Shepherd, Founder and Managing Director of Apollo 3D, is the special guest on this week’s podcast. Apollo 3D works with a large number of short-term rental owners, helping them develop 3D virtual tours, drone videos, and direct booking websites. During this episode, learn: • How Apollo 3D content can be utilised across numerous …
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HCH043: Dale Smith: Scaling operations and property management tips
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Send us a text Dale Smith, CEO and Founder of Host & Stay, is the special guest on today’s Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast. Dale discussed Host & Stay’s rapid growth, the importance of marketing, hosting tips, key amenities for short-term rentals, industry trends, and more. During this episode, learn: · Why Host & Stay stands out in the property m…
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HCH042: Margot Schmorak: Hostfully: Standing out in the STR space
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Send us a text Margot Schmorak, the CEO and Co-Founder of Hostfully, is the special guest on today’s Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast. Margot discussed her varied career, the story of Hostfully, and shared hosting tips and trends. During this episode, learn: · The story of Hostfully and why it stands out in the property management software space · …
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HCH041: Dami Okedara: The story of Search and Stay
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Send us a text Dami Okedara from Search and Stay is the special guest on today’s Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast. Dami shares the story of Search and Stay – a commission-free (for hosts) online travel agency based in Australia. During this episode, learn: · Why hosts should list on Search and Stay · How to use SEO to boost your listings · Why you …
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HCH040: Vanessa de Souza Lage: Sustainable STR solutions with Sustonica
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Send us a text Vanessa de Souza Lage, CEO and Co-Founder of Sustonica, is the special guest on today’s Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast. From property management in Rome to setting up Rentals United and eventually founding Sustonica, Vanessa is a trailblazer in the short-term rentals space. During this episode, learn: · Why Sustonica is making a di…
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HCH039: Matt Landau: Gang warfare, hosting tips, AI, regulation, and more!
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Send us a text Matt Landau, Founder of www.VRMB.com, is the special guest on today’s Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast. The episode traverses the joy of travel, breaking up gang violence in Panama(!), hosting tips, guest emotions, eco-friendly rentals, AI, direct bookings, regulation, and much more. Matt picked Inhabit for his favourite brand and ga…
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