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Host Planet: Expert Insights for Short-Term Rentals

James Varley | Host Planet

Short-term rental hosting, Airbnb tips, direct bookings, vacation rental management – Host Planet is your go-to source for expert insights and real estate strategies.

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00:37:30

More pain for holiday let hosts! Tax changes,...

Host Planet: Expert Insights for Short-Term Rentals ·

2025/04/24

Tax changes, fire regulations, statutory registration, and now EPCs – is there anything else the UK government can throw at holiday let owners?Alistair Handyside from PASC UK is the special guest on today’s Host Planet Podcast – and his message for our politicians is simple: gather the data before implementing policy.Listen in to hear about lobbying efforts, what owners can do to help the cause, and why people are dropping out of the sector.There are sponsor mentions for Hosthub and Zeal Tax, plus

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00:13:06

Why Airbnb hosts should provide luxury amenities at...

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2025/04/22

Johanne Hedges is convinced that short-term rental hosts and property managers who provide luxury amenities for their guests will achieve a higher nightly rate, increased occupancy, and better reviews.During this episode of Host Planet Bitesize – sponsored by Hostfully – Johanne shares details of five luxury products that every host and manager should consider stocking, from an outstanding mattress to premium dog treats.Key takeaways:• A good mattress is essential for Airbnb guests.• Premium towels

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00:28:54

The UK government needs to stop scapegoating the...

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2025/04/17

Tax and regulation are having a major impact on the UK's holiday let industry. Some owners are giving up and leaving their properties empty or trying to sell. This is having a knock-on effect on local businesses which rely on tourism.As a holiday let manager and consultant based in Cornwall – one of the UK's short-term rental hotspots – Katie Warren is on the frontline. She is seeing first-hand the impact of new legislation and is adamant the new rules are not helping people who want to get

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00:12:23

How holiday let owners can support local businesses

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2025/04/15

Amanda Stecker is an expert holiday let host and coach who prides herself on supporting local businesses.On today's episode of Host Planet Bitesize – sponsored by Hostfully – Amanda shares five tips for hosts who are keen to go the extra mile for their local community.Key takeaways:• Send restaurant recommendations to your guests a week before they arrive to give them time to make reservations.• Don't put a coffee maker in your rental – instead direct your guests to the best independent

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00:19:23

Dynamic pricing tips for Airbnb owners from PriceLabs

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2025/04/10

Dynamic pricing is a must-have for every short-term rental host and property manager – but not everyone knows how to use it effectively.In today's Host Planet Podcast, Shreeja Jamdar from PriceLabs shares five tips to help hosts leverage dynamic pricing to boost revenue and occupancy.Key takeaways:• It is vital to understand your market• You must set the correct base price• Having a minimum stay strategy is a must0:52 Tip 1: understand your market4:49 Tip 2: get your base price right9:48 Tip 3:

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00:20:02

Use AI to create marketing content for your...

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2025/04/08

Kay Walten is a hospitality and AI expert who has merged her two passions to create a growing business: Smart Pineapple.On today's episode of Host Planet Bitesize, sponsored by Hostfully, Kay explains how short-term rental hosts and managers can utilise AI to create marketing content for their properties.Key takeaways:• Your prompts must be clear, direct, and full of detail• Try various AI platforms to see which is the best fit for your business• You must review and edit the content0:00 Episode

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00:41:09

Airbnb DO NOT want you to listen to Mark Simpson

Host Planet: Expert Insights for Short-Term Rentals ·

2025/04/03

Send us a textDirect booking champion Mark Simpson is the man Airbnb do not want their hosts to listen to.In today's episode of the Host Planet Podcast, Mark explains why he is Airbnb's nemesis and shares some quirky direct booking strategies (bin advertising, anyone?!) that you have probably never considered.Mark also shares his business story – including how close he came to selling Boostly last year. He also talks about dealing with online trolls in Facebook groups and Trustpilot after

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12:30

Five key safety tips for Airbnb hosts

Host Planet: Expert Insights for Short-Term Rentals ·

2025/04/01

Send us a text During this episode of Host Planet Bitesize – sponsored by Hostfully – Oscar Hepworth from KeyNest shares five reasons why Airbnb hosts and property managers should utilise key management systems. Key takeaways: • Learn how key safety provisions can improve the guest experience and enhance security. • Find out why neighbours and local regulators prefer key management solutions. 1:33 Reason number one: guest experience 3:27 Reason number two: avoid break-ins 5:35 Reason numbe...

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24:44

Explaining AI 'hallucinations' in the STR world

Host Planet: Expert Insights for Short-Term Rentals ·

2025/03/30

Send us a text In this episode of the Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast, we sit down with Gareth Phillips, Founder of Guestive, to explore how AI is transforming the short-term rentals industry. Gareth shares his journey building Guestive, an AI-powered platform designed to help hosts streamline operations and enhance guest experiences. He discusses the feedback he’s received, the process for improving AI accuracy, and the challenges of AI 'hallucinations'. For those hesitant about embracing...

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18:31

Why stamp duty is stalling the UK property market

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2025/03/30

Send us a text During this episode of the Host Planet Mortgage Podcast, Howard Reuben from HCH Financial Services assesses the current state of the holiday let mortgage market. Howard discusses the Bank of England base rate, the Spring Statement, and stamp duty. He also shares details of the best holiday let mortgage products currently available. Key takeaways: • The Bank of England’s decision to hold the base rate was not a surprise • Borrowers and investors who need to remortgage in 2025...

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29:07

Are STR hosts suffering from tech overload?

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2025/03/27

Send us a text In this episode of the Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast, we’re joined by Umair Hassan, Senior Manager of Partner Growth & Revenue Operations at PointCentral. Umair shares invaluable insights on how short-term rental hosts and property managers can solve tech overload, build strong relationships with neighbours, and stay ahead in a competitive market. There are shout-outs for PriceLabs and Rent Responsibly during the episode, plus sponsor mentions for HCH Financial Service...

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21:19

HCH Bitesize 028: How to choose a dynamic pricing tool

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2025/03/25

Send us a text In this episode of HCH Bitesize, we’re joined by John Deroulet from Wheelhouse, a leader in revenue management for the hospitality industry. John shares his expert tips on how choose a dynamic pricing tool and discusses hot to optimise revenue management for your vacation rental business. Whether you're new to revenue management or looking to refine your strategy, John provides valuable insights to help you stay ahead of market trends and make smarter pricing decisions. ...

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28:34

HCH Podcast 081: Lisa Roads: The secrets of scaling...

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2025/03/20

Send us a text In this episode of the Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast, we dive into the world of property investment and management in Cyprus, uncovering what it takes to run a successful holiday rental business from the UK. Our special guest, Lisa Roads, shares her biggest lessons learned, strategies for scaling and exiting, plus insights into holiday let coaching and industry trends. Lisa also discusses the importance of getting your foundations right and shares her number one lesson lear...

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34:02

HCH Bitesize 027: Five social media fixes in five...

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2025/03/18

Send us a text In this episode of HCH Bitesize, brought to you by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Hostfully, we’re joined by Paul Anderson, Founder of The Social Media Hotelier. Paul shares his top strategies for using Instagram effectively, focusing on how hosts and property managers can optimise their profiles, engage authentically with followers, and ultimately increase bookings. Whether you're new to Instagram or looking to refine your strategy, Paul’s tips will help you avoid common mistak...

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35:34

HCH Podcast 080: Roman Solyanyk: dynamic pricing vs....

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2025/03/13

Send us a text Remember the Oasis Ticketmaster scandal, when 'dynamic pricing' was blamed by the media for eye-watering ticket prices? The reality is that dynamic pricing had nothing to do with it: the actual menace was 'surge pricing'. During this episode, Beyond's Roman Solyanyk details exactly what dynamic pricing is, how it's completely different to surge pricing, and why it won't rip off your guests. Roman tackles the Oasis tickets controversy and explains how short-term rental hosts ...

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16:29

HCH Bitesize 026: OTA Optimisation with Bevan Thompson

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2025/03/11

Send us a text Welcome to HCH Bitesize, the podcast series brought to you by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Hostfully! In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Bevan Thompson from Hostfully sharing his top five tips to supercharge your short-term rental listings on major platforms like Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo. 1:50 The OTAs every rental should be listed on 2:35 Google Vacation Rentals and direct bookings 3:55 Tip No. 1: optimise the content in your descriptions 6:08 Tip No. 2: know...

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33:45

HCH Podcast 079: Matt Jeffery: Everything you need to...

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2025/03/06

Send us a text The furnished holiday lettings (FHL) tax regime will be abolished next month and to help UK owners prepare for this major change, we've invited Matt Jeffery from Zeal Tax back on the podcast. Matt explains the changes in detail and outlines the fact that every holiday let owner in the UK needs to claim their capital allowances. This is tax relief that a whopping 80% of owners have failed to claim – primarily because general accountants are not equipped to assess it. Download ...

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16:36

HCH Bitesize 025: Rank higher on Airbnb with Bart-Jan...

Host Planet: Expert Insights for Short-Term Rentals ·

2025/03/03

Send us a text Welcome to HCH Bitesize, the podcast series brought to you by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Hostfully! In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Bart-Jan Leyts, Founder of Otamiser and Autorank, sharing how to supercharge your Airbnb listings and appear at the top of guest searches every time. 1:50 Tip No. 1: get the first photo right 4:25 Tip No. 2: utilise your gap nights 6:52 Tip No. 3: use your reviews 9:35 Tip No. 4: respond quickly to your guests 10:50 Tip No. ...

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34:16

HCH Podcast 078: Emma Kelman: How to scale to 100...

Host Planet: Expert Insights for Short-Term Rentals ·

2025/02/28

Send us a text Emma Kelman from The Island Holiday Company is the special guest’s on today’s show. During the episode, Emma talks about scaling, direct bookings, and how to deliver an outstanding guest experience. She also discusses the unique challenges of running a holiday let management company on the Isle of Wight. Emma named Beyond as her favourite brand and gave Christopher Dillon from Avantio a special shout-out. There are sponsor mentions during the episode for HCH Financial Servic...

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13:44

HCH Mortgage Podcast: Northern exposure, interest...

Host Planet: Expert Insights for Short-Term Rentals ·

2025/02/27

Send us a text In this episode of the HCH Mortgage Podcast, host James Varley chats with Samantha Turmaine from HCH Financial Services about why property investors are heading north. James and Sam also discuss interest rates, inflation, and EPCs – with news that holiday let properties look set to be mandated to achieve minimum standards of energy efficiency in a similar way to long-term rentals. Subscribe for more expert advice on mortgages, short-term rentals, and property investment. ...

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