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Holiday let investors have a lot to consider, including ownership structure, furnished holiday let guidelines, identifying suitable properties, and – crucially – mortgage lending criteria.
In today's episode of the Host Planet Mortgage Podcast, James Varley and Ben Walker discuss three need-to-know facts for holiday let investors.
0:35 Tip number one: understand ownership structure and furnished holiday let guidelines
3:16 Extensive research is vital before investing in holiday lets
4:46 Tip number two: identify a suitable property (vanilla might be best!)
9:55 Tip number three: lending criteria for holiday let mortgages
14:04 Where holiday let mortgage rates are sitting right now
Host Planet: https://www.hostplanet.club/
James Varley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdsvarley/
Ben Walker: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-walker-8983a237/
Email: [email protected]
House and Holiday Homes Mortgages: https://www.hhhmortgages.com/
HCH Financial Services: https://www.hchfs.com/
Call: 0333 1234 536
Email: [email protected]
Episode to check next:
Interest rates are on the way down: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVOErUymWCY
The 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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Airbnb's recent policy changes have left some hosts confused. In today's episode, Simon Seroussi attempts to clarify the update – and his advice to hosts and property managers is to be very careful when asking guests to book direct.
Simon also assesses Airbnb's future direction and outlines the potential pitfalls for hosts if their rentals are only listed on a single platform.
There are shout-outs for Red Cottage and Rentjoy on the show, plus sponsor mentions for Hosthub and Search and Stay.
Key takeaways:
• Airbnb hosts need to be very careful over the links and messages they share with guests.
• Property managers should be listed on multiple platforms and build a direct booking website.
• Operators looking to consolidate their operations should try SuiteOp.
1:05 Airbnb’s policy changes
8:53 Fees and links
11:40 Be careful when asking guests to book direct!
16:41 Airbnb’s future direction
19:14 The danger of only being listed on Airbnb
23:04 The story of SuiteOp
29:14 Operators looking to consolidate operations should try SuiteOp
33:39 Trends in 2025
36:41 Favourite brand: Red Cottage
38:47 Individual shout-out: Rentjoy
40:22 No. 1 lesson learned: Stay focussed
Sponsors:
Hosthub: https://www.hosthub.com/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=HCH
Search and Stay: https://www.searchandstay.com/
Host Planet: https://www.hostplanet.club/
James Varley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdsvarley/
Simon Seroussi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonseroussi/
SuiteOp: https://suiteop.com/
One of the biggest challenges with Airbnb’s new policies is using the Resolution Center, which can be difficult to manage at scale across multiple OTAs. SuiteOp has built a flow that allows guests to easily complete payments through the Resolution Center, while also enabling hosts to offer upsells through a guest portal and track everything in a more scalable, streamlined way.
Episode to check next:
Why Donald Trump Might Be Influencing Your Airbnb Bookings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNFDJCG9Ytw
The 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
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Short-term rental hosts and property managers can learn everything they need to know about guest screening in today's Host Planet Bitesize, sponsored by Hostfully.
Autohost President and Co-Founder Ela Mezhiborsky is our special guest – and she's got five need-to-know facts about guest screening.
Key takeaways:
• Discover what Airbnb and Booking.com are doing to screen your guests
• There is not a one-size-fits-all guest screening solution
• Hosts must educate themselves on data privacy and security
0:00 Episode starts
1:13 Fact number one: you need to have something in place
2:58 Fact number two: standardisation of your process is key to avoid loopholes
6:50 Fact number three: guest screening is not one-size-fits-all
9:33 Fact number four: educate yourself on data privacy and security
11:40 Fact number five: guest screening is getting more and more sophisticated (and frightening!)
15:43 What Airbnb and Booking.com are doing in relation to guest screening
18:44 Autohost
Host Planet Bitesize is sponsored by Hostfully. Need a great PMS or digital guidebook? Give Hostfully a try (your first guidebook is free!): https://get.hostfully.com/46p7pafubra1
Host Planet: https://www.hostplanet.club/
James Varley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdsvarley/
Ela Mezhiborsky: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elamezhiborsky/
Autohost: https://www.autohost.ai/
Episode to check next:
Learn How To Take Great Photos For Your Airbnb: https://youtu.be/vi9XiAQ1H-0
Host 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 #Autohost #GuestScreening
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Powered by Host Planet and Beyond, STR Pricing Secrets is dedicated to helping short-term rental hosts and property managers navigate the world of dynamic pricing and revenue management.
The series aims to break down key concepts, strategies, and best practices to help listeners maximise their earnings and stay ahead of market trends. From understanding the basics of dynamic pricing to exploring advanced tactics, each episode will deliver actionable insights from industry experts.
During this episode, Roman Solyanyk explains how smarter pricing can help you stand out, the pitfalls of 'set and forget' pricing, and why 100% occupancy may not mean you are securing the best rates.
Key takeaways:
• 'Set and forget' pricing is likely to be costing you revenue.
• 100% occupancy is unlikely to be good for business.
• Use Beyond to optimise your rates and gain owner loyalty.
1:14 How smarter pricing can help you stand out and gain owner loyalty
2:17 The pitfalls of ‘set and forget’ pricing
3:43 How you can prove value to owners
4:58 How dynamic pricing can supercharge your occupancy levels
6:56 100% occupancy does not mean you are getting the best returns
10:34 How advanced revenue management can help you save time
11:52 Why hosts should be checking out Beyond
Find out more about Beyond: https://www.beyondpricing.com/products/why-beyond?utm_medium=seo&utm_source=partner-2024&utm_campaign=holiday_cottage_handbook_2024
Calculate your vacation rental earnings for free with Beyond: https://v2.beyondpricing.com/listing-analysis?utm_term=tofu-tool-homepage&utm_medium=seo&utm_source=partner-2024&utm_campaign=holiday_cottage_handbook_2024
Roman Solyanyk: https://www.linkedin.com/in/romansolyanyk/
Host Planet: https://www.hostplanet.club/
James Varley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdsvarley/
Episode to check next:
Is This The Smartest Pricing Tool For Airbnb Hosts? https://youtu.be/l76B5HrJjro
STR Pricing Secrets 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 #STRPricingSecrets #Beyond #DynamicPricing #RevenueManagement
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Powered by Host Planet and Beyond, STR Pricing Secrets is dedicated to helping short-term rental hosts and property managers navigate the world of dynamic pricing and revenue management.
The series aims to break down key concepts, strategies, and best practices to help listeners maximise their earnings and stay ahead of market trends. From understanding the basics of dynamic pricing to exploring advanced tactics, each episode will deliver actionable insights from industry experts.
During this episode, Ryan Saylor discusses the science behind Beyond's state-of-the-art dynamic pricing software. He also talks AI, how Beyond 'cleans' the data it receives, and the fact fewer than one in five property managers are using dynamic pricing today.
Key takeaways:
• Beyond is a state-of-the-art, AI-powered revenue management solution.
• Beyond meticulously cleans the data it receives to ensure its users set the right rates.
• Less than 20% of hosts across the globe are using dynamic pricing.
1:08 What powers Beyond’s dynamic pricing software
8:17 Cleaning the data
11:47 What makes Beyond different to other dynamic pricing tools
16:34 Comparing rentals using dynamic pricing
19:48 Less than 20% of property managers are using dynamic pricing
22:03 How AI is helping Beyond
24:55 Use Beyond’s listing analyser: https://v2.beyondpricing.com/listing-analysis?utm_term=tofu-tool-homepage&utm_medium=seo&utm_source=partner-2024&utm_campaign=holiday_cottage_handbook_2024
Find out more about Beyond: https://www.beyondpricing.com/products/why-beyond?utm_medium=seo&utm_source=partner-2024&utm_campaign=holiday_cottage_handbook_2024
Calculate your vacation rental earnings for free with Beyond: https://v2.beyondpricing.com/listing-analysis?utm_term=tofu-tool-homepage&utm_medium=seo&utm_source=partner-2024&utm_campaign=holiday_cottage_handbook_2024
Ryan Saylor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-saylor/
Host Planet: https://www.hostplanet.club/
James Varley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdsvarley/
Episode to check next:
Earn 40% More Revenue From Your Airbnb! https://youtu.be/6ypAG3ZtzpQ
STR Pricing Secrets 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 #STRPricingSecrets #Beyond #DynamicPricing #RevenueManagement
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Powered by Host Planet and Beyond, STR Pricing Secrets is dedicated to helping short-term rental hosts and property managers navigate the world of dynamic pricing and revenue management.
The series aims to break down key concepts, strategies, and best practices to help listeners maximise their earnings and stay ahead of market trends. From understanding the basics of dynamic pricing to exploring advanced tactics, each episode will deliver actionable insights from industry experts.
During this episode, Charlie Gibbons talks about the power of automation, the biggest misconceptions about dynamic pricing, and the potential impact of using a solution like Beyond.
Key takeaways:
• Hosts not automating their rates are likely to be losing revenue.
• Property managers need to work with dynamic pricing to achieve optimum results.
• Dynamic pricing can help hosts to supercharge their bottom line.
1:11 Not using automation? You’re likely leaving money on the table
4:10 Striking the balance between automation and human input
6:06 The concerns of property managers who don’t trust dynamic pricing
8:38 The biggest misconceptions about dynamic pricing
12:54 2025 so far
17:58 The onboarding journey with Beyond
23:05 The expected impact of using dynamic pricing
Find out more about Beyond: https://www.beyondpricing.com/products/why-beyond?utm_medium=seo&utm_source=partner-2024&utm_campaign=holiday_cottage_handbook_2024
Calculate your vacation rental earnings for free with Beyond: https://v2.beyondpricing.com/listing-analysis?utm_term=tofu-tool-homepage&utm_medium=seo&utm_source=partner-2024&utm_campaign=holiday_cottage_handbook_2024
Charlie Gibbons: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-gibbons-875a51116/
Host Planet: https://www.hostplanet.club/
James Varley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdsvarley/
Episode to check next:
Is This The Smartest Pricing Tool For Airbnb Hosts? https://youtu.be/l76B5HrJjro
STR Pricing Secrets 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 #STRPricingSecrets #Beyond #DynamicPricing #RevenueManagement
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Powered by Host Planet and Beyond, STR Pricing Secrets is dedicated to helping short-term rental hosts and property managers navigate the world of dynamic pricing and revenue management.
The series aims to break down key concepts, strategies, and best practices to help listeners maximise their earnings and stay ahead of market trends. From understanding the basics of dynamic pricing to exploring advanced tactics, each episode will deliver actionable insights from industry experts.
During this episode, Lizzy Grayson discusses the challenges of pricing rural properties, the importance of local knowledge, and how Beyond can help hosts to secure optimum rates all year round.
Key takeaways:
• Local knowledge will help managers set the right rates.
• It's important to balance the different seasons.
• Beyond will help property managers set the right rates whatever the time of year.
1:18 The challenges of revenue management in rural locations
2:55 More fluctuations in rural markets?
5:15 The importance of local knowledge
6:20 ‘I know my market best – so I don’t need a dynamic pricing tool’
8:20 Balancing changing seasons and events
10:53 How Beyond can help rural managers set the right rates
12:15 How to earn low season bookings
14:36 Minimum stay flexibility
15:39 Three key tips for rural hosts
Find out more about Beyond: https://www.beyondpricing.com/products/why-beyond?utm_medium=seo&utm_source=partner-2024&utm_campaign=holiday_cottage_handbook_2024
Calculate your vacation rental earnings for free with Beyond: https://v2.beyondpricing.com/listing-analysis?utm_term=tofu-tool-homepage&utm_medium=seo&utm_source=partner-2024&utm_campaign=holiday_cottage_handbook_2024
Lizzy Grayson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-grayson/
Host Planet: https://www.hostplanet.club/
James Varley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdsvarley/
Episode to check next:
Is This The Smartest Pricing Tool For Airbnb Hosts? https://youtu.be/l76B5HrJjro
STR Pricing Secrets 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 #STRPricingSecrets #Beyond #DynamicPricing #RevenueManagement
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Powered by Host Planet and Beyond, STR Pricing Secrets is dedicated to helping short-term rental hosts and property managers navigate the world of dynamic pricing and revenue management.
The series aims to break down key concepts, strategies, and best practices to help listeners maximise their earnings and stay ahead of market trends. From understanding the basics of dynamic pricing to exploring advanced tactics, each episode will deliver actionable insights from industry experts.
During this episode, Roman Solyanyk discusses how to ensure property managers take advantage of high demand dates, minimum stay tactics, and how a dynamic pricing tool like Beyond can help grow your business.
Key takeaways:
• Beyond will update your rates every single day.
• When demand skyrockets, the cost of your rental will increase.
• Set the correct minimum stay limit in order to reach optimum occupancy and rates.
1:26 The challenges of managing urban rentals
3:43 Protect yourself from events you don’t know about
4:25 Real-time pricing – Beyond updates your rates every day
5:35 What happens when demand skyrockets
7:31 Minimum stay tactics
11:42 How Beyond can help property managers scale their businesses
Find out more about Beyond: https://www.beyondpricing.com/products/why-beyond?utm_medium=seo&utm_source=partner-2024&utm_campaign=holiday_cottage_handbook_2024
Calculate your vacation rental earnings for free with Beyond: https://v2.beyondpricing.com/listing-analysis?utm_term=tofu-tool-homepage&utm_medium=seo&utm_source=partner-2024&utm_campaign=holiday_cottage_handbook_2024
Roman Solyanyk: https://www.linkedin.com/in/romansolyanyk/
Host Planet: https://www.hostplanet.club/
James Varley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdsvarley/
Episode to check next:
Is This The Smartest Pricing Tool For Airbnb Hosts? https://youtu.be/l76B5HrJjro
STR Pricing Secrets 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 #STRPricingSecrets #Beyond #DynamicPricing #RevenueManagement
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Powered by Host Planet and Beyond, STR Pricing Secrets is dedicated to helping short-term rental hosts and property managers navigate the world of dynamic pricing and revenue management.
The series aims to break down key concepts, strategies, and best practices to help listeners maximise their vacation rental earnings and stay ahead of market trends. From understanding the basics of dynamic pricing to exploring advanced tactics, each episode will deliver actionable insights from industry experts.
During this episode, Roman Solyanyk discusses the difference between dynamic pricing and surge pricing, explains how to price unique listings, and outlines how Beyond can help property managers increase their revenue by a whopping 40%.
Key takeaways:
• Dynamic pricing benefits hosts and guests.
• Property managers will not lose control of their business if they use dynamic pricing.
• Hosts are leaving money on the table if they do not utilise dynamic pricing.
1:35 The difference between dynamic and surge pricing
3:45 Why hosts will not lose control if they use dynamic pricing
5:11 ‘I know my rentals better than any software!’
9:19 How Beyond deals with unique listings
11:48 Dynamic pricing is simpler than you think
13:32 Hosts could earn 40% more revenue!
Find out more about Beyond: https://www.beyondpricing.com/products/why-beyond?utm_medium=seo&utm_source=partner-2024&utm_campaign=holiday_cottage_handbook_2024
Calculate your vacation rental earnings for free with Beyond: https://v2.beyondpricing.com/listing-analysis?utm_term=tofu-tool-homepage&utm_medium=seo&utm_source=partner-2024&utm_campaign=holiday_cottage_handbook_2024
Roman Solyanyk: https://www.linkedin.com/in/romansolyanyk/
Host Planet: https://www.hostplanet.club/
James Varley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdsvarley/
Episode to check next:
Is This The Smartest Pricing Tool For Airbnb Hosts? https://youtu.be/l76B5HrJjro
STR Pricing Secrets 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 #STRPricingSecrets #Beyond #DynamicPricing #RevenueManagement
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Donald Trump’s tariffs are having a negative effect on the US vacation rentals market.
Canadians are turning their backs on major hotspots like Florida and California – and instead heading to the UK and France.
In today’s Host Planet Podcast, Sally Henry from Key Data outlines the main trends from 2025, including which regions of the UK are performing best. Sally also shares her favourite data stats from the year so far.
If you want to know what’s happening in our industry right now, this is an episode not to be missed.
Key takeaways:
• Donald Trump's tariffs are making a dent in the US vacation rentals market.
• Canadian travellers are heading to the UK and France instead of the US.
• Booking.com's rapid growth continues in the short-term rentals space.
1:07 The impact of Donald Trump's tariffs
1:46 Canadian travellers are turning their backs on the US
4:51 The UK and France might benefit
5:30 The growth of Booking.com
9:10 Are direct bookings dipping?
11:52 2025 is flat so far
15:34 Hosts are dealing with last-minute arrivals
18:27 The Cotswolds is one of the UK's top performing holiday let regions
20:05 UK areas which are struggling in 2025
21:31 Property managers must understand the data
23:11 Check out Key Data: https://www.keydatadashboard.com/products/prodata?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=holiday_cottage_handbook
23:52 Favourite brand: yhangry
24:30 Individual shout-out: Robin Clifford
25:27 Sally's favourite data stat from 2025
Host Planet: https://www.hostplanet.club/
James Varley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdsvarley/
Sally Henry: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sally-henry-3516229/
Key Data: https://www.keydatadashboard.com/products/prodata?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=holiday_cottage_handbook
Sponsors:
Hosthub: https://www.hosthub.com/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=HCH
GroupAccommodation.com: https://www.groupaccommodation.com/?utm_campaign=holidaycottagehandbook.com
Episode to check next:
Are You A Short-Term Rental Superstar? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSw-4AurDhM&t=1s
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 #KeyData #SallyHenry #DonaldTrump #US #President #Tariffs #TrumpTariffs #TrumpTariff #TrumpTariffWar
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Are you an Airbnb host or short-term rental property manager who is keen to earn extra revenue?
During today's Host Planet Bitesize – sponsored by Hostfully – Shiven Vinod Khera from Linkbase has five tips to increase your profits without adding more rentals to your portfolio.
Key takeaways:
• Capture guest data in order to supercharge your marketing and direct bookings.
• Offer simple upsells like early check-in and mid-stay cleaning.
• Utilise platforms like Viator in order to earn commission.
0:00 Episode starts
1:19 Tip No. 1: Capture guest data
4:32 Tip No. 2: Offer simple upsells
6:01 Tip No. 3: Utilise Viator (and earn commission)
7:07 Tip No. 4: Automate where possible
9:54 Tip No. 5: Utilise a guest experience platform
11:11 Give Linkbase a try: https://linkbase.ca/
Host Planet Bitesize is sponsored by Hostfully. Need a great PMS or digital guidebook? Try Hostfully today (your first guidebook is FREE!): https://get.hostfully.com/46p7pafubra1
Host Planet: https://www.hostplanet.club/
James Varley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdsvarley/
Shiven Vinod Khera: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shiven-vinod-khera-a05149120/
Linkbase: https://linkbase.ca/
Episode to check next:
Learn How To Take Great Photos For Your Airbnb: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vi9XiAQ1H-0
Host 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 #Linkbase
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Discover the UK's most profitable holiday let locations!
Host Planet has teamed up with Sykes Holiday Cottages to launch Holiday Let Insider – a brand new podcast series for savvy hosts and property managers.
In our first episode, Harriet Kerr, Portfolio Director at Sykes, reveals the top-performing UK regions for holiday lets and shares practical tips on pricing, flexibility, quality, and guest experience to help you maximise your returns.
Thinking about partnering with Sykes to boost your bookings and income? Learn more here: sykescottages.co.uk/letyourcottage
Key takeaways:
• Discover the best places to buy a holiday let in the UK, including the Cotswolds, Lake District, and Peak District.
• Find out why Suffolk is an up-and-coming holiday let destination.
• Learn how Sykes Holiday Cottages helps owners during every stage of their investment and management journey.
0:00 Episode starts
2:07 How Sykes helps new holiday let hosts
3:51 Do your research!
5:09 As much support as you need
6:12 The best places to buy in the UK
9:31 The different types of holiday let investor
11:04 What you need to get right on day one
12:15 Quality is key (plus being flexible and accepting shorter breaks)
14:19 Getting your rates right
15:57 The evolving holiday let landscape
17:38 Keeping owners updated about the industry
18:48 Holiday Letting Outlook Report 2025: https://www.sykescottages.co.uk/letyourcottage/advice/article/holiday-letting-outlook-report-2025
19:44 Work with Sykes: https://www.sykescottages.co.uk/letyourcottage/
Host Planet: https://www.hostplanet.club/
James Varley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdsvarley/
Harriet Kerr: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harriet-k-77b60725/
Sykes Holiday Cottages: https://www.sykescottages.co.uk/letyourcottage/
Episode to check next:
Learn How To Take Great Photos For Your Airbnb: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vi9XiAQ1H-0
Holiday Let Insider is brought to you by Host Planet and Sykes Holiday Cottages. The series 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 #HolidayLetInsider #Sykes #SykesCottages #SykesHolidayCottages #ShortTermRentals #VacationRentals #HolidayLets #Airbnb #BookDirect #PropertyManagement #PropertyInvestment #BookingCom #Vrbo
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Host Planet and Hospitable have an exciting announcement!
We are teaming up to produce the Host Planet Playbook – an e-book and podcast project which will feature 30 of the world's best short-term rental property managers. This is a golden opportunity for hosts to showcase their brand to a global audience. Keen to take part? Find out more and apply here: https://www.hostplanet.club/post/host-planet-hospitable-launch-global-collaboration-to-spotlight-str-superstars
Also during the show, our special guest Miles Hobson shares news of Hospitable's in-built dynamic pricing feature, outlines the ongoing impact of AI on property management, and discusses the current trends affecting property managers across the globe.
Key takeaways:
• Apply to be part of the Host Planet Playbook!
• Discover why Hospitable's in-built dynamic pricing tool is a game-changer for hosts.
• Find out how to run your rentals on autopilot.
0:00 Episode starts
0:52 Searching for the stars of STR
6:14 2025 so far
9:29 The situation in North America
11:31 Be aware of your market
13:23 Run your rentals on autopilot
16:42 Hosts who should take a look at Hospitable
17:14 Hospitable’s new in-built dynamic pricing tool
21:19 AI
25:14 Coming soon: Hospitable marketplace
27:00 Favourite brand: Host Planet
27:44 Individual shout-out: Amy Deverson from Abode Worldwide
28:59 Make sure you apply for the Host Planet Playbook!
Sponsors:
Hosthub: https://www.hosthub.com/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=HCH
GroupAccommodation.com: https://www.groupaccommodation.com/?utm_campaign=holidaycottagehandbook.com
Links:
Host Planet: https://www.hostplanet.club/
James Varley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdsvarley/
Miles Hobson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mileshobson/
Hospitable: https://hospitable.com/?utm_source=hchc&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=hch
Episode to check next:
Airbnb does not want you to listen to Mark Simpson: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6AW5aNPaOWvtoizOA9Rd1U
The 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 #HostPlanetPlaybook #ShortTermRentals #VacationRentals #HolidayLets #Airbnb #BookDirect #PropertyManagement #PropertyInvestment #BookingCom #Vrbo #Hospitable
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Are you an Airbnb host or short-term rental property manager? If so, you need to learn how to take great photos that appeal to your target guests and keep the bookings rolling in.
During today's Host Planet Bitesize – sponsored by Hostfully – Joseph Cox shares five essential tips to help you create perfect images that will supercharge your presence on online travel agencies like Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo.
Key takeaways:
• Use a professional photographer
• Prioritise the images in your listing (don't use a shot of the bathroom first!)
• Good lighting is essential
1:23 Be creative and think outside the box
3:29 Use a professional photographer
6:31 Prioritise your images properly
8:27 Good lighting is integral
11:07 Edit the images
Host Planet Bitesize is sponsored by Hostfully. Need a great PMS or digital guidebook? Try Hostfully today (your first guidebook is FREE!): https://get.hostfully.com/46p7pafubra1
Host Planet: https://www.hostplanet.club/
James Varley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdsvarley/
Joseph Cox: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephmicox/
Hostfully: https://get.hostfully.com/46p7pafubra1
Episode to check next: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6sxswbwMuT1MAOoh4TKvzN
Use AI to Create Marketing Content For Your Short-Term Rental:
Host 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 #Hostfully #ShortTermRentals #VacationRentals #HolidayLets #Airbnb #BookDirect #PropertyManagement #PropertyInvestment #BookingCom #Vrbo #Photography #AirbnbPhotography #AirbnbPhoto
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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 seriously
3:06 EnviroRental needs support
7:23 The STR industry is not acting on green issues
9:40 Some STR brands are ‘greenwashing’
12:29 We need industry leaders to step up
15:31 Going green can make you money
18:47 What every host should be doing
21:43 There’s a climate emergency
27:27 Favourite brand: Abode Worldwide
28:04 Individual shout-out: Justine Ireland
28:56 Compliments without action mean nothing
Sponsors: Hosthub: https://www.hosthub.com/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=HCH
Search 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/4D2cVPGlCoumGM3Zek1Szi
The 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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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 starts
1:40 Organise a homeowner appreciation event
2:42 Sign people up for a magazine subscription
3:59 Offer a home watch service
4:51 Check out Comparent
6:28 Build a Facebook group
7:49 Send personalised gifts
10:02 Partner with realtors – give before you get
12:23 Work on your Google business profile
13:29 Utilise branded vehicles
15:06 Create community micro sites
16:59 Share some free education
18:19 Find underperforming properties
20:32 Check out Vintory
Need a great PMS or digital guidebook? Give Hostfully a try: https://get.hostfully.com/46p7pafubra1
Host 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_FLrxQIGmw
Host 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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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 similar
9:27 There are not many new investors out there
11:24 Top holiday let mortgage products on the market
Host 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 536
Email: [email protected]
Episode to check next:
Why stamp duty is stalling the UK property market: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lt2H9LWDwT4
The 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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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 like
18:55 Fire regulations
23:04 Hamsters on a wheel
25:38 Message for Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves
29:25 Some operators are giving up
30:58 AI might not be the answer to everything
34:06 Favourite brand: Key Data
34:47 Individual shout-out: Robert Kennedy
35:48 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/1rQ28eQzyisO37M68PbWng
The 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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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 accessories
9:43 Luxury product number five: dog treats
Links:
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=13s
Host 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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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 industry
1:04 The impact of tax and regulation in Cornwall
5:04 Empty homes vs holiday homes
6:30 Will the tax changes help first-time buyers?
8:48 Message for Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves
12:56 Stop scapegoating us!
18:40 We need statutory registration with teeth
20:52 Fixer Property & Management
24:45 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=HCH
Zeal: 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=1s
The 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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