Investing in the right holiday property
Choosing to invest your savings in a holiday let can feel daunting. Our teams are here to provide their local expertise and years of experience to help you make the right choices.
How we can help
Our experienced property recruiters frequently work with homeowners to help them select, furnish, manage and let their property, optimising their return on investment.
- We can visit properties with you.
- We can provide helpful feedback on the ‘letability’ of a property given its location and amenities.
- We can offer practical advice on simple steps to improve the ROI of the property (e.g. interior design).
- We can generate property proposals with rental rates and income.
- We can support with the practical running of the holiday let, taking away any ongoing hassle.
Call us on 0800 368 9358, send us an email or submit an online enquiry to discuss your holiday home investment with one of our specialists.
"Staycations are experiencing a huge surge in demand and given the nature of UK self-catering breaks appealing to those looking for safe, environmentally friendly, cost-effective holidays, this is set to continue for some time to come."
Matt Frost, National Portfolio Development Manager
Tips from a financial expert
Speaking with Rachel Springall from Moneyfacts.co.uk, she shared that:
"a holiday-let works similarly to a buy-to-let mortgage, except there are additional criteria for these loans which allow borrowers to let out the property to holiday makers".
Rachel added that
"as there has been a rise in UK vacations due to the pandemic, it’s understandable to see the potential to invest in a holiday home".
To dispel that daunting feeling, she suggests it’s wise to
"undertake thorough research into popular locations, weigh up tax benefits, read up on rules regarding residency periods and other potential expenses outside of utility bills".
A new homeowner's experience
Julie Brown, owner of 8 East Burton Cottages in Northumberland had this to say of her experience, after she started letting with us in 2021 following a three-year search for the right holiday cottage:
‘We’ve seen fantastic returns and investing in something tangible such as property, has been really successful for us. Not only do we have equity in the property, but we can also obtain a passive income through our guest stays.
What’s more, being part of the Original Cottages family has made the whole holiday letting experience stress free as we benefit from their national marketing, guest services and advice, as well as property maintenance. They helped to make the process of getting started a lot less daunting.”
