July 2024

Capitalising on Short-Term Holiday Lets

The short-term holiday let market continues to flourish in the UK, with many landlords capitalising on the tourism boom. However, using an agent is highly recommended to ensure you take advantage of the available opportunities.

Key Points: 

• High Returns: Short-term lets often yield higher returns compared to long-term rentals, especially in Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch.
• Flexibility: They offer the flexibility to use the property for personal use or adjust rental prices based on demand.
• Management Complexity: Managing short-term lets requires more hands-on involvement due to frequent guest turnover, maintenance, and marketing efforts. Using an established holiday letting agency is recommended.

Bournecoast Holiday Agents offer comprehensive management services for short-term holiday lets. From marketing your property on various platforms to handling guest communications and maintenance, we ensure your property is well-managed and maximises its rental potential.

Bournecoast Property Agents offer a trusted holiday lettings service to landlords. We currently manage hundreds of properties, each of which is administered according to the landlord's specific needs, whether they are seeking a premium income through holiday and winter lets, or a greater degree of security provided through long term lets. Our landlords also benefit from a range of the following services and benefits.

• 3rd generation family business providing quality accommodation for over 60 years in Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch and the surrounding areas.
• A true commitment to our landlords, some of whom have been registered with since when the Directors’ grandfather was running the company.
• National advertising, through features, national publications and Social Media campaigns.  
• A marketing team who work tirelessly on developing marketing campaigns to generate more holiday bookings for our clients.
• Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Tourism membership and advertising through the local Destination Tourism Associations.
• A dedicated customer service department and out of hours service for all managed properties.
• We have a large database of existing clients that book with us year after year.
• The option to have linen and towels provided at the property at no additional cost to yourself.
• External portal website advertising (airbnb - booking.com - vrbo).
• Dedicated staff each with a significant role to play in the managing of your property, through the summer and winter periods.

Click here to read reviews about the Bournecoast services.  If you need further support, please telephone our friendly team on 01202 437 888 or contact them here.