Regular maintenance of short-term lets is essential for preventing costly repairs, increasing property value, and enhancing guest satisfaction. Proactive upkeep leads to positive reviews, higher booking rates, and reduced owner stress.
Mould can start developing within 24 to 48 hours in the right conditions—warm temperatures, high humidity, and organic material (like dust, or soap scum). Once spores settle on a damp surface, they begin to grow and spread rapidly. If moisture Read more…
Unfortunately, it looks as if bookings are drying up and travel is going to be restricted again for a few weeks or months. While you can still take guests travelling for work, it could also be a good time to Read more…
Back during the dark days of the lockdown, I was approached by Fiona Campbell, Chief Exec of the ASSC (Association of Scotland’s Self Caterers) and asked for my input in the cleaning protocols we’d need to put in place in Read more…
How will we make our spaces safe again when we are released from Lockdown? How will we give the public confidence to come into our holiday lets, restaurants, offices and public spaces? The answer appears to be big business at Read more…
Holiday Let landlords must provide an EPC to prospective tenants (guests) for their properties.
Following a crazy busy Festival period in Edinburgh this summer, we had a team day where we reflected on the good and the bad and what we can do better next year but also put together some things that made Read more…
Condensation is a common problem in old and new properties alike. The first signs are usually the appearance of black mould spots and a musty smell in the coldest parts of the house – usually in bedrooms and bathrooms. If Read more…
If you run your own holiday let in Edinburgh or are thinking of converting your flat into a holiday let, or even your spare room into a short stay option then please read on! I have been running my own Read more…