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In this episode of the Host Planet Podcast, we're joined by Alex Husner, seasoned marketing expert and co-host of Alex & Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals. Alex shares a wealth of insights on why so many short-term rental businesses fall short when it comes to marketing – and what they can do to fix it. From the challenges of over-reliance on OTAs to the true cost of direct bookings, Alex unpacks actionable strategies that property managers and hosts of all sizes can start using today. Whether you're trying to build a trustworthy brand, boost your credibility online, or simply stay ahead of 2025 marketing trends, this episode is a masterclass in vacation rental growth strategy. Alex also opens up about her recent career move, lessons learned from the industry, and why relationships are the ultimate game-changer. Key takeaways: * Direct bookings are powerful, but they aren’t free – investing in marketing and trust-building is essential. * Brand identity is a major growth driver and helps smaller operators compete with big players. * Success in this industry still comes down to people – your team, your network, and your guests. 1:02 Why companies don’t prioritise marketing 2:40 Too easy with the OTAs 4:40 Airbnb policy changes 7:07 Common mistakes when building a direct booking channel 8:52 Direct bookings are not free 9:23 Direct booking tips 11:16 The role brand identity plays in growing a vacation rental business 13:05 How to gain trust when people visit your website 16:27 Advice to smaller operators who want to look more credible 18:30 Trends in 2025 21:24 Key marketing messages 23:33 Alex’s career move 26:58 Alex & Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals 29:35 Favourite brand: Boom 31:06 Individual shout-out: Simon Lehmann 32:11 No. 1 lesson learned: it’s all about people Host Planet: https://www.hostplanet.club/ James Varley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdsvarley/ Alex Husner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-o-husner-1844306/ Episode to check next: The Smart Way to Price Your Vacation Rental: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsHYwAUreLs&t=2s 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: info@hostplanet.club #HostPlanet #HostPlanetPodcast #HostPlanetBitesize #ShortTermRentals #VacationRentals #HolidayLets #Airbnb #BookDirect #PropertyManagement #PropertyInvestment #BookingCom #Vrbo #AlexHusner #Alex&Annie #RealWomenVacationRentals…

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What Every Host Needs For More Direct Bookings 16:49

7 днів тому16:49

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Are you a short-term rental host who is sick of paying OTA commission fees? If so, you need to check out listing sites like Simply Owners. For a low annual fee, Simply Owners will market your property to a large audience of holidaymakers and take zero commission! And right now, Simply Owners is offering a whopping 60% off the annual listing fee, meaning you can list your rental on the site for just £118.80! Click here to find out more: https://www.simplyowners.net/list-your-property/code/JUNE25?utm_campaign=june25&utm_medium=share&utm_source=hostplanet During this episode of Host Planet Bitesize – sponsored by Hostfully – Rebecca Ward from Simply Owners outlines the advantages of using listing sites, from zero commission fees, complete control over your property, and direct contact with every guest. Key takeaways: • Listing sites mean there is zero commission to pay on bookings. • Owners have complete control over their rental. • Simply Owners boasts a 95% renewal rate. 0:00 Episode starts 1:58 No commission – just a simple, one-off annual fee 3:23 A listing site will send you direct bookings 5:12 Hosts charge less because of zero commission 5:51 Control over your property and advert 7:36 Extra exposure for your rental 9:16 How many bookings you can expect from a site like Simply Owners 10:18 Trust 12:48 Join Simply Owners for under £300 per property per year 14:05 Supporting owners Host Planet: https://www.hostplanet.club/ James Varley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdsvarley/ Rebecca Ward: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-ward-121990328/ Simply Owners: https://www.simplyowners.net/list-your-property/code/JUNE25?utm_campaign=june25&utm_medium=share&utm_source=hostplanet Simply Owners website: https://www.simplyowners.net/ Call: 01623 343 343 Email: enquiries@simplyowners.net Episode to check next: Learn How To Take Great Photos For Your Airbnb: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vi9XiAQ1H-0&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 a decade leading corporate communications for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. Contact the show: info@hostplanet.club #HostPlanet #HostPlanetPodcast #HostPlanetBitesize #ShortTermRentals #VacationRentals #HolidayLets #Airbnb #BookDirect #PropertyManagement #PropertyInvestment #BookingCom #Vrbo #SimplyOwners #RebeccaWard…

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What Happens When Hotels & Airbnb Merge? 38:24

12 днів тому38:24

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Are hotels and short-term rentals starting to blend? Orlie Benjamin thinks so — and she breaks it down in this insightful episode of the Host Planet Podcast. Orlie shares what vacation rental hosts and property managers can learn from the hotel industry – from guest experience strategies to operational consistency. She also highlights why understanding your guests – and the type of trip they’re taking – is crucial for delivering stand-out service. We also dive into the rise of AI in short-term rentals, and why building a recognisable, trusted brand is more important than ever in today’s competitive landscape. If you want to future-proof your STR business and take inspiration from the best in hospitality, this is a must-listen. There are shout-outs for Marriott Homes & Villas and Rachel Alday during the episode, plus sponsor mentions for Hosthub and Zeal Tax. Key takeaways: • Hotels and short-term rentals are blending. • Property managers must understand their target guest. • Every business – no matter how small – should build its brand. 1:03 Why hotels and short-term rentals are blending 2:33 What STRs can learn from hotels 4:39 People, systems, and processes 8:31 Know your guests and what kind of trip they’re taking 12:58 Don’t annoy your guests! 15:09 A new solution for hosts 19:37 Everyone should have a brand 23:32 The future and AI 28:22 Lasoh 32:35 Favourite brand: Marriott Homes & Villas 34:14 Individual shout-out: Rachel Alday 35:43 People are really friendly in the STR world Episode sponsors: Hosthub: https://www.hosthub.com/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=HCH Zeal Tax: https://gozeal.co.uk/services/industries/host-planet-furnished-holiday-lets/ Host Planet: https://www.hostplanet.club/ James Varley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdsvarley/ Orlie Benjamin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/orliebenjamin/ Lasoh: https://lasoh.io/ Episode to check next: How Braydon Ross (AKA @MrAirbnb) Built a Short-Term Rental Empire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_OP7oqGsmE&t=43s 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: info@hostplanet.club #HostPlanet #HostPlanetPodcast #HostPlanetBitesize #ShortTermRentals #VacationRentals #HolidayLets #Airbnb #BookDirect #PropertyManagement #PropertyInvestment #BookingCom #Vrbo #OrlieBenjamin #Lasoh…

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10 Tips To Boost Your Airbnb Listing 25:21

14 днів тому25:21

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Airbnb hosts – this one’s for you! Want to optimise your listing, attract more guests, and rack up those five-star reviews? Then don’t miss this episode of Host Planet Bitesize, sponsored by Hostfully. Our special guest is Sabrina Calnan from bnbExcellent — an Airbnb Superhost Ambassador, co-host of 35 properties, and mentor to over 500 hosts worldwide. Sabrina shares 10 powerful tips to help you crack the Airbnb algorithm, boost visibility, and turn more clicks into bookings. If you’re serious about levelling up your short-term rental game and increasing revenue, this episode is packed with actionable gold. Tune in now and start standing out on Airbnb. Key takeaways: • Turn on professional hosting tools and do not price your listing too low. • Know your ideal guest and understand what your competitors are doing. • Use professional photos and a dynamic pricing tool from day one. 1:12 Tip 1: turn on professional hosting tools 2:00 Tip 2: charge an all-in-one price 5:56 Don’t price low at the start 6:53 Tip 3: know who your ideal guest is 8:47 Tip 4: do not use smart pricing within Airbnb 9:54 Tip 5: search your competitor pricing 11:40 Tip 6: your content should highlight your stand-out features 13:35 Tip 7: use the insights tab in Airbnb 15:07 Tip 8: put content in every single field 16:22 Tip 9: respond to guests quickly 17:26 Tip 10: use professional photos 18:23 Good design is incredibly important 19:54 Common mistakes 22:04 Start with Airbnb tech and a dynamic pricing tool 23:32 Connect with Sabrina and bnbExcellent Looking for a great PMS or digital guidebook? You need Hostfully! Check out these special offers: Property Management Software: Get $500 off onboarding by using the code PLANET500. Digital Guidebooks: Get 30% off for life by using the code HOSTPLANETGB. Click here to sign up for Hostfully: https://get.hostfully.com/46p7pafubra1 Keen to book a Hostfully demo? Click here to connect with Frank Bosi: https://cal.mixmax.com/frankbosi/demo?re=IiY1x2YuQXZuFGbwR3cvhGQzVWbhpmI&rn=ISelxmchZFIzVWbhpkI&messageId=UjWJnyJQ1a9zxhP2C Email Frank Bosi: frank@hostfully.com Host Planet: https://www.hostplanet.club/ James Varley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdsvarley/ Sabrina Calnan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrinacalnan/ Free checklist from bnbExcellent: https://www.bnbexcellent.com/hostplanet Episode to check next: This Is How Airbnb Hosts Can Deliver A Great Guest Experience & Secure 5-Star Reviews Every Time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QA8Wiv1EKlk&t=4s 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: info@hostplanet.club #hostplanet #HostPlanetPodcast #HostPlanetBitesize #ShortTermRentals #VacationRentals #HolidayLets #Airbnb #BookDirect #PropertyManagement #PropertyInvestment #BookingCom #Vrbo #SabrinaCalnan #AirbnbSuperhost #Superhost #bnbExcellent…

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10 Tips For Holiday Let Success 28:11

15 днів тому28:11

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In today’s episode of Holiday Let Insider – brought to you by Host Planet and Sykes Holiday Cottages – we’re joined by Nathalie Johnson, who shares her top 10 tips for holiday let success. From adding thoughtful amenities and creating memorable welcome packs to learning how to trust your guests, Nathalie dives into what really makes a short-term rental stand out. She also unpacks some of the less talked-about – but crucial – financial strategies, including why you should switch from council tax to business rates, and how to claim capital allowances to reduce your tax bill. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling up, this episode is packed with insights every holiday let owner needs to hear. Key takeaways: • Be prepared to invest in amenities your guests will love. • Learn to trust the people who book your rental. • Remember, this is a business. Thinking about partnering with Sykes to boost your bookings and income? Learn more here: sykescottages.co.uk/letyourcottage 2:02 Tip 1: don't underestimate the amount of investment needed 6:05 Tip 2: look at things from all perspectives 8:41 Tip 3: don't cut corners 10:23 Tip 4: £3 welcome packs are enough! 13:43 Tip 5: switch to business rates instead of council tax 15:08 Tip 6: learn to trust your guests 16:46 Tip 7: claim your capital allowances from Zeal Tax 18:36 Tip 8: work with a reputable agency like Sykes Holiday Cottages to maximise exposure 20:30 Tip 9: work with a really good cleaner and think about your processes 24:57 Tip 10: treat it like a business Host Planet: https://www.hostplanet.club/ James Varley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdsvarley/ Sykes Holiday Cottages: https://www.sykescottages.co.uk/letyourcottage/ Zeal Tax: https://gozeal.co.uk/services/industries/host-planet-furnished-holiday-lets/ Join Host Planet and Sykes Holiday Cottages for Holiday Let Success on Tuesday 11 November in Chester (free to attend): https://www.hostplanet.club/events Episode to check next: Where To Buy A Holiday Let In The UK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsndRmmn6VU 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: info@hostplanet.club #HostPlanet #HostPlanetPodcast #HolidayLetInsider #Sykes #SykesCottages #SykesHolidayCottages #ShortTermRentals #VacationRentals #HolidayLets #Airbnb #BookDirect #PropertyManagement #PropertyInvestment #BookingCom #Vrbo…

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The Smart Way to Price Your Vacation Rental 50:19

19 днів тому50:19

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Ready to take your revenue strategy to the next level? In this episode of the Host Planet Podcast, we uncover the three Rs of short-term rental revenue management — essential principles every property manager should know. Our special guest is Zak Ali, a published author and revenue expert who has helped some of the biggest brands in the vacation rental space build powerful, bespoke pricing systems that deliver results. Whether you manage one property or a growing portfolio, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you maximise income, boost occupancy, and optimise your pricing strategy. Tune in now — and unlock the full potential of your revenue management game. Key takeaways: • Pricing automation without strategy is just accelerated noise. • How to avoid reactive and emotional pricing. • The obvious signs you are under-pricing your rental. 1:08 The most common revenue management mistakes 1:59 Be listed in the right places and know your target guest 3:36 Revenue isn’t earned, it’s designed 4:15 What can property managers do to avoid being reactive? 5:16 Revenue management advice for smaller hosts 7:13 Dynamic pricing 9:05 How to create a revenue management strategy 11:28 Automation without strategy is just accelerated noise 13:43 The importance of setting a target 16:01 You can have too many bookings! 18:03 Brand reputation should be part of your strategy 20:05 The three Rs of revenue management 23:39 Why property managers struggle to action their data 25:19 Pricing with a purpose 26:26 Should hosts use a dynamic pricing tool? Yes! 30:22 Obvious signs an operator is under-pricing 30:57 The optimum occupancy rate 34:37 What the STR industry can learn from hotels 36:33 Brand alignment and pricing strategy 41:10 Responsive calendars 45:08 Revenue management tools need strategy 46:42 Favourite brand: Hostfully and Joseph Cox 47:48 Individual shout-out: Alistair Handyside from PASC UK 49:06 No. 1 tip for revenue managers Host Planet: https://www.hostplanet.club/ James Varley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdsvarley/ Zak Ali: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zak-a-056b2714/ PASC UK: https://www.pascuk.co.uk/ Episode to check next: How Braydon Ross (AKA @MrAirbnb) Built a Short-Term Rental Empire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_OP7oqGsmE&t=7s 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: info@hostplanet.club #HostPlanet #HostPlanetPodcast #HostPlanetBitesize #ShortTermRentals #VacationRentals #HolidayLets #Airbnb #BookDirect #PropertyManagement #PropertyInvestment #BookingCom #Vrbo #ZakAli #DynamicPricing #RevenueManagement…

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This Is How Airbnb Hosts Can Deliver A Great Guest Experience & Secure 5-Star Reviews Every Time 28:41

21 день тому28:41

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Vacation rental managers need to go the extra mile in order to deliver a great guest experience and secure those all-important five-star reviews. On this edition of Host Planet Bitesize, Frank Bosi from Hostfully shares a bunch of brilliant tips to help Airbnb hosts and property managers stand out in this competitive market. Key takeaways: • Make sure you personalise the experience. • Use a digital guidebook to help your guests find everything they need. • Automate your hosting methods without losing the human touch. 1:22 Experiences overview 2:50 Tip 1: personalisation at scale 5:24 Tip 2: use a digital guidebook 8:13 Tip 3: utilise Viator to earn commission 9:12 Tip 4: offer a memorable local experience 11:52 Tip 5: automation without losing the human touch 14:24 Delight your guests with thoughtful extras 16:01 Hot tip: send a follow-up message just after check-in 18:41 Let your personality shine through 21:05 Go the extra mile to stand out 23:55 Keep the local vendors on side by being a great advocate 25:55 Hostfully’s digital guidebooks and PMS Looking for a great PMS or digital guidebook? You need Hostfully! Check out these special offers: Property Management Software: Get $500 off onboarding by using the code PLANET500. Digital Guidebooks: Get 30% off for life by using the code HOSTPLANETGB. Click here to sign up for Hostfully: https://get.hostfully.com/46p7pafubra1 Keen to book a Hostfully demo? Click here to connect with Frank: https://cal.mixmax.com/frankbosi/demo?re=IiY1x2YuQXZuFGbwR3cvhGQzVWbhpmI&rn=ISelxmchZFIzVWbhpkI&messageId=UjWJnyJQ1a9zxhP2C Email Frank: frank@hostfully.com Host Planet: https://www.hostplanet.club/ James Varley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdsvarley/ Episode to check next: Learn How To Take Great Photos For Your Airbnb: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vi9XiAQ1H-0&t=8s 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: info@hostplanet.club #HostPlanet #HostPlanetPodcast #HostPlanetBitesize #Hostfully #ShortTermRentals #VacationRentals #HolidayLets #Airbnb #BookDirect #PropertyManagement #PropertyInvestment #BookingCom #Vrbo…

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How Braydon Ross (AKA @MrAirbnb) Built a Short-Term Rental Empire 45:21

26 днів тому45:21

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Braydon Ross is @MrAirbnb! From arbitrage and coaching to working alongside developers across the globe to market and manage hundreds of properties. Hear his thoughts on regulation, essential tech, and why building a personal brand can take your business to the next level. Braydon also shares how Tequila Fridays helped him build a huge following on social media. There are shout-outs for Airbnb, Brian Chesky, Guesty, Hostaway, Hospitable, iGMS, PriceLabs, Linkbase, Minut, and others, plus sponsor mentions for Hosthub and GroupAccommodation.com. Key takeaways: • Discover the traits that every short-term rental manager needs in order to succeed. • AI is going to have a major impact on the vacation rentals business. • Why building a personal brand is 100% worth it. 0:57 The traits successful short-term rental managers need to have 4:20 The common questions first-time managers have 5:40 Rental arbitrage 9:16 Doing arbitrage? Cover your back! 11:17 I want to own properties today 16:33 Rookie mistakes 20:04 How to make a property irresistible 23:24 Why aren’t hotels on Airbnb? 27:59 How AI is going to impact short-term rentals 29:56 2025 trends, staring with regulation 31:37 The key things you need to succeed in 2025 32:30 The tech you need when starting out 34:46 Building a personal brand is worth it 38:46 Guitar and tequila! 40:28 Favourite brand: Airbnb 41:16 Individual shout-out: Brian Chesky 42:20 How to scale 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 Host Planet: https://www.hostplanet.club/ James Varley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdsvarley/ Braydon Ross / @MrAirbnb: https://www.instagram.com/mrairbnb?igsh=MTFibW5xb3E2b3B2Yw== Episode to check next: 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: info@hostplanet.club #HostPlanet #HostPlanetPodcast #HostPlanetBitesize #ShortTermRentals #VacationRentals #HolidayLets #Airbnb #BookDirect #PropertyManagement #PropertyInvestment #BookingCom #Vrbo…

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Welcome Hampers = Great Reviews! 9:39

28 днів тому9:39

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Leaving guests a welcome hamper can supercharge the experience at your short-term rental and power those all-important five-star reviews. It can also help you earn upselling revenue. On today's Host Planet Bitesize, sponsored by Hostfully, the focus is welcome hampers and our special guest is Ariana Hudson from The Travellers Pantry. Key takeaways: • Your guests will love opening a welcome hamper. • It's an opportunity to earn upselling revenue. • Health and safety benefits. 1:16 Increased profit 2:08 Enhanced guest experience 3:09 Convenience 4:08 Reduced waste 4:57 Health and safety 6:05 Origin story 7:21 Hosts can sign up for the affiliate programme 8:16 The Travellers Pantry Looking for a great PMS or digital guidebook? You need Hostfully! Check out these special offers: Property Management Software: Get $500 off onboarding by using the code PLANET500. Digital Guidebooks: Get 30% off for life by using the code HOSTPLANETGB. Click here to sign up for Hostfully: https://get.hostfully.com/46p7pafubra1 Keen to book a Hostfully demo? Click here to connect with Frank Bosi, Hostfully's Senior Director of Partner Development: https://cal.mixmax.com/frankbosi/demo?re=IiY1x2YuQXZuFGbwR3cvhGQzVWbhpmI&rn=ISelxmchZFIzVWbhpkI&messageId=UjWJnyJQ1a9zxhP2C Host Planet: https://www.hostplanet.club/ James Varley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdsvarley/ The Travellers Pantry: https://thetravellerspantry.co.uk/ Episode to check next: Learn How To Take Great Photos For Your Airbnb: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vi9XiAQ1H-0&t=7s 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: info@hostplanet.club #HostPlanet #HostPlanetPodcast #HostPlanetBitesize #ShortTermRentals #VacationRentals #HolidayLets #Airbnb #BookDirect #PropertyManagement #PropertyInvestment #BookingCom #Vrbo #TheTravellersPantry #WelcomeHampers…

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Key Considerations For Holiday Let Investors 17:19

30 днів тому17:19

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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: ben.walker@hhhmortgages.com House and Holiday Homes Mortgages: https://www.hhhmortgages.com/ HCH Financial Services: https://www.hchfs.com/ Call: 0333 1234 536 Email: advice@hchfs.com 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: info@hostplanet.club #HostPlanet #HostPlanetMortgagePodcast #HostPlanetPodcast #HostPlanetBitesize #ShortTermRentals #VacationRentals #HolidayLets #Airbnb #BookDirect #PropertyManagement #PropertyInvestment #BookingCom #Vrbo #HolidayLets #Mortgages #InterestRates #BankOfEngland…

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Airbnb's New Rules Explained: What Every Host Needs to Know 43:04

5 weeks тому43:04

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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: info@hostplanet.club #HostPlanet #HostPlanetPodcast #HostPlanetBitesize #ShortTermRentals #VacationRentals #HolidayLets #Airbnb #BookDirect #PropertyManagement #PropertyInvestment #BookingCom #Vrbo…

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Why Airbnb Hosts Need To Screen Every Guest! 21:33

5 weeks тому21:33

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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: info@hostplanet.club #HostPlanet #HostPlanetPodcast #HostPlanetBitesize #ShortTermRentals #VacationRentals #HolidayLets #Airbnb #BookDirect #PropertyManagement #PropertyInvestment #BookingCom #Vrbo #Autohost #GuestScreening…

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Want To Stand Out On Airbnb? Use Dynamic Pricing Like A Pro 13:50

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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: info@hostplanet.club #HostPlanet #HostPlanetPodcast #HostPlanetBitesize #ShortTermRentals #VacationRentals #HolidayLets #Airbnb #BookDirect #PropertyManagement #PropertyInvestment #BookingCom #Vrbo #STRPricingSecrets #Beyond #DynamicPricing #RevenueManagement…

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Is This The Smartest Pricing Tool for Airbnb Hosts? 28:10

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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: info@hostplanet.club #HostPlanet #HostPlanetPodcast #HostPlanetBitesize #ShortTermRentals #VacationRentals #HolidayLets #Airbnb #BookDirect #PropertyManagement #PropertyInvestment #BookingCom #Vrbo #STRPricingSecrets #Beyond #DynamicPricing #RevenueManagement…

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Which Tools Actually Boost Your Airbnb Income? 25:05

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