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Owner Advice

Owner Advice

Welcome to Helpful Holidays’ Owner Advice blog! Whether you are considering letting or already own a holiday cottage, there are lots of things to think about to maximise your return on investment.

Helpful Holidays began over 40 years ago, so our team have a huge amount of experience in holiday letting across the South West. We’d like to share this with you in the form of information, tips and advice on getting the most out of your holiday let.

We take the hassle out of holiday letting so you can reap the rewards. Browse our blog to ensure your journey in holiday letting is profitable and most of all, enjoyable.

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3rd June 2026

Holiday Let Business Rates vs Council Tax

Owning a holiday home, whether it’s for your own use or run as a holiday let business, will mean...

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3rd June 2026

Tax on Holiday Lets: All You Need to Know

In this blog, we highlight the tax implications of owning and running a holiday let. We’ll also explain the...

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1st April 2026

How to Create a Holiday Let Guest Information Folder

Creating an informative and comprehensive guest information folder for your holiday home is essential. A holiday let welcome pack...

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Owner Advice Dartmoor - buying a holiday home to let in Devon
4 months ago

Buying a Holiday Home to Let in Devon

Have you ever thought about buying a holiday home in Devon to let out as a business? If you...

Owner Advice South West Holiday let Market Insight Report 2024 | A translucent blue background and grpah icon over an image of the shepherds' hut at Orchard Retreat, Witheridge
4 months ago

South West Holiday Letting Market Insights for 2026

2025 was a year of resilience and growth for Helpful Holidays. Despite wider economic challenges driving lower search volumes...

Owner Advice South West Holiday Property Management - Gardeners Cottage living area with plush sofas, pouffe and patio doors to the outside.
5 months ago

Holiday Let Management in Devon

Helpful Holidays has over 40 years’ experience in Devon holiday let management. Whether you’re just starting out on your...

Owner Advice A 5 star luxury cottage with sunshade sail, patio furniture and rolling hill views.
5 months ago

How to Make Your Holiday Let 5 Star

According to Sykes Cottages’ 2025 Staycation Index, the market for holidays in the UK remains strong. 63% of Brits...

Owner Advice Holiday Letting Event
7 months ago

Guide To Holiday Letting 2026 | Holiday Home Owner Event

It’s time to mark your calendar for an insightful evening with Helpful Holidays! Join us on Thursday, 29 January...