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Owner Advice

Owner Advice

Welcome to the Helpful Holidays’ Owner Advice section of our 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 37 years ago, and as such, our team have a huge amount of experience in holiday cottages across the South West. Our team know a thing or two about helping you get the most from your holiday property so we’d like to share this with you in the form of information, tips and advice.

We take the hassle out of holiday letting so you can reap the rewards. Let us share some useful information so that you can ensure your journey in holiday letting is profitable and most of all, enjoyable.

So sit back, enjoy the ride and the words along the way.

Let your property with Helpful Holidays.

9th June 2025

Buying a Holiday Home to Let in the South West

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9th June 2025

Holiday Let Business Rates vs Second Home Council Tax

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2nd June 2025

Money Saving Tips to Cut Holiday Let Costs

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Owner Advice Buying beds
1 week ago

Buying Beds for Holiday Homes

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Holiday Let Tax Guide: All You Need to Know

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Get Your Holiday Property Ready for Spring

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South West Holiday Letting Market Insights for 2025

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Owner Advice Holiday Letting Event
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Guide To Holiday Letting 2025 | Holiday Home Owner Event

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