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Calculating the Profitability of a Holiday Rental

Discover how to calculate the profitability of your holiday accommodation and maximise your profits. Learn how to evaluate income, expenditure, and investment and improve your profitability with strategies such as creating a specific website and using dynamic pricing.

Getting a Holiday Rental Licence in Spain

To rent your property in Spain, you need a specific licence from your autonomous community or town hall. Provide proof of ownership, comply with safety regulations and keep up to date with the tax authorities. Organise your documentation and consider professional services to speed up the process.

How to Do Your Holiday Rental Tax Return in Spain in 2024

Find out how to correctly declare your holiday accommodation in Spain in 2024. Find out more about the taxes you have to pay, the tax obligations depending on the type of accommodation and whether it's best to handle all the paperwork yourself or with professional help. Avoid fines and make sure you comply with all regulations to win the trust of your guests.

Fire protection in holiday properties: Safety measures and regulations for holiday rentals

If you're trying to earn some money as a holiday property landlord, it's essential to follow the rules. In October 2023, the British government introduced new fire regulations for England and Wales. If you're renting out a property, you'll need to follow these holiday let regulations or face some serious fines.

Is buying a holiday property in Spain a good investment?

You've got a bit of money to invest, and you're looking for a good purchase. How about buying a holiday home in Spain? As with any investment decision, it's important to go in with your eyes open. The good news is that a Spanish holiday home can indeed be a wise investment, but you'll need to be careful.

What are the Brexit implications when buying a holiday property in Spain?

Brexit has had an enormous impact on the UK and its relationship with the European Union (EU), but what does it mean for landlords of holiday rentals? Is buying a house in Spain from the UK still a legitimate option now that the process has been finalised?

How to manage your booking calendar

Managing bookings in your holiday rental is essential. Keep an up-to-date calendar and clear rules. Synchronise communication across multiple platforms and consider outsourcing to optimise your time. With Holidu, improve the quality of your business.

Create a checklist for maintaining your holiday rental

Keep your holiday rental in top condition with a well thought out to-do list. Make sure every area is spotless and functional to ensure the satisfaction of your guests.

Creating an emergency fund for your holiday rental

Protect yourself against financial contingencies in your holiday rental with an emergency fund. Find out how to set it up and maintain it to ensure the long-term stability of your investment.

Managing income and expenses for your holiday rental

Discover how to maximise the profitability of your holiday rental with effective financial strategies. This article provides key tools and practical tips to optimise income, control expenses and adapt to seasonal fluctuations.

SEO for holiday rentals

Boost the visibility of your holiday rentals online with SEO. This article gives you the keys to stand out in search engines, from keywords to organic links. Optimise your listings and become a benchmark in the holiday rental market.

Creating a budget for your holiday rental

Discover how to manage your holiday rental efficiently. Learn how to budget, set the right prices and maximise income while reducing expenses. With practical tips and smart use of technology, optimise your financial management.

Latest trends in technology for holiday rentals

Discover how technology can transform your vacation rental into an unforgettable experience for your guests. By integrating mobile apps, home automation and sustainable practices, your property will stand out like never before.

Offline marketing techniques for holiday rentals

Currently, nearly every host opts to advertise their holiday home on the internet. Whether on their own blog or a holiday rental website, but what about traditional marketing? Newspapers, leaflets, or business cards are great tools to promote your rental property. Some of these options are free, and others are low-cost.

Local collaborations for holiday rental hosts

Learn how collaborating with local businesses can improve the profitability and visibility of your holiday rental property. Discover practical tips for establishing effective collaborations, identifying suitable partners and adapting your property for additional activities.

Improving the online presence of your holiday rental

The holiday rental market is highly competitive, and finding new strategies to maximise property visibility is increasingly necessary. So, here we explain the most useful tools to achieve this and the advantages of listing your property on the Holidu holiday rental portal.

Neighbours and holiday rentals

Maintaining a good relationship with neighbours is not always easy, especially when we use our home as a holiday rental. However, it is important to build a solid relationship with them, as this brings benefits for both sides.

Common legal mistakes made by holiday rental hosts in Spain

Discover in this article the most common legal mistakes holiday rental hosts make and how to avoid them. From the importance of knowing local regulations to the need to draw up contracts with guests and keep detailed records of income and expenses.

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