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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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17:12

Property Management Masterclass Episode 3: Essential...

Host Planet: Expert Insights for Short-Term Rentals ·

2024/08/21

Send us a Text Message.Property Management Masterclass is a six-part special brought to you by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Your AirHost.Hosted by Holiday Cottage Handbook's James Varley and featuring Your AirHost Co-Founder, Stefan Hoffelner, the series contains a vast range of expert tips to help short-term rental hosts and property managers build successful and sustainable businesses.Episode 3 focuses on essential amenities.2:03 Essential amenities, starting with Wi-Fi 2:36 Hotel qual...

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19:35

Property Management Masterclass Episode 2: How to...

Host Planet: Expert Insights for Short-Term Rentals ·

2024/08/21

Send us a Text Message.Property Management Masterclass is a six-part special brought to you by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Your AirHost.Hosted by Holiday Cottage Handbook's James Varley and featuring Your AirHost Co-Founder, Stefan Hoffelner, the series contains a vast range of expert tips to help short-term rental hosts and property managers build successful and sustainable businesses.Episode 2 focuses on how to create the perfect listing.2:14 Start with professional photography3:28 Descrip...

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28:52

Property Management Masterclass Episode 1: The basics...

Host Planet: Expert Insights for Short-Term Rentals ·

2024/08/20

Send us a Text Message.Property Management Masterclass is a six-part special brought to you by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Your AirHost.Hosted by Holiday Cottage Handbook's James Varley and featuring Your AirHost Co-Founder, Stefan Hoffelner, the series contains a vast range of expert tips to help short-term rental hosts and property managers build successful and sustainable businesses.Episode 1 focuses on the basics of hosting, including furnishing your rental, the guest journey, amenities,...

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29:33

HCH051: Alistair Handyside: What next for the FHL tax...

Host Planet: Expert Insights for Short-Term Rentals ·

2024/08/15

Send us a Text Message.The dreaded abolishment of the furnished holiday lettings (FHL) tax regime is back. It had been hoped this proposal had been kicked into the long grass due to last month’s election – but the new government has stuck with the scheme.Alistair Handyside, from the Professional Association of Self-Caterers (PASC UK), is leading lobbying efforts – and he is the special guest on today’s show.During the episode, Alistair outlines what hosts and property managers can do to suppo...

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56:33

HCH050: James Cassidy: Essential tips for success on...

Host Planet: Expert Insights for Short-Term Rentals ·

2024/08/08

The focus this week is Vrbo and how to succeed on one of the world’s premier online travel agencies.Our special guest is James Cassidy, Senior Director – Partner Success Vacation Rentals, Expedia Group.During the interview, James shares five top tips to achieve success on Vrbo and outlines a host of growing industry trends, including ‘set-jetting’ and ‘go-cations’. James picked Sustonica as his favourite brand and gave Merilee Karr a special shout-out.4:05 James’s story in the short-term...

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38:27

HCH049: Matt Jeffery: Essential tax knowledge for...

Host Planet: Expert Insights for Short-Term Rentals ·

2024/08/01

Matt Jeffery, Managing Director and Tax Partner at holiday let tax specialists Zeal, is the special guest on this week’s show.Matt and his team work with holiday let owners across the UK – helping them pay the right amount of tax, and not a penny more. Zeal’s team of capital allowances specialists and quantity surveyors unlock tax savings for holiday let owners on the purchase, refurbishment, and construction of holiday let properties.During this episode, learn:• How Zeal helps holiday let in...

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36:58

HCH048: Cynthia Huang: Dtravel, direct booking, and...

Host Planet: Expert Insights for Short-Term Rentals ·

2024/07/25

Cynthia Huang, the Co-Founder and CEO of Dtravel, is the special guest on today’s show.During this episode, Cynthia talks about founding Dtravel – a platform that connects travellers directly with vacation rental owners.During this episode, learn:• Cynthia’s journey in the short-term rentals industry• The reasons for launching Dtravel• Why hosts need to understand the power of AI• Why investors should be looking much further than their hometownCynthia picked Ministry of Villas as her favourit...

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35:41

HCH047: Fiona Campbell: Standing up for Scotland's...

Host Planet: Expert Insights for Short-Term Rentals ·

2024/07/18

Fiona Campbell, CEO of the Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers, is the special guest on today’s show.Fiona is playing a key role in lobbying the Scottish government after the introduction of a controversial licensing scheme – which data suggests is having a disastrous effect on the short-term rentals industry and the wider tourism sector.During this episode, learn:• The impact of licensing on Scotland’s STR businesses • How major events like the Edinburgh Festival are being affected•...

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35:15

HCH046: Vered Raviv Schwarz: Exponential growth in...

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2024/07/11

Vered Raviv Schwarz, President and COO of Guesty, is the special guest on today’s show.Guesty is one of the leading property management solutions in the short-term rentals industry – whether you run one property or hundreds.During this episode, learn:• Why companies need to think big from day one• Why Guesty stands out from the crowd• Guesty’s growth plans• STR trends• Tips for hosts and property managers2:35 Vered’s career journey: journalism, law, tech, and short-term rentals5:41 Growing a ...

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26:22

HCH045: Henrik Kjellberg: Lessons from managing...

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2024/07/04

Henrik Kjellberg, CEO of Awaze, is the special guest on today’s show.Awaze is home to a host of well-known brands in the holiday rentals industry, including Hoseasons, NOVASOL, and Cottages.com, who between them manage more than 100,000 properties across Europe.During this episode, learn:• How to keep owners and guests happy• The top three amenities for short-term rentals • Key trends in the STR industry• What Awaze prioritises during the acquisitions process3:04 Henrik’s journey in the ...

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27:24

HCH044: Mark Shepherd: Virtual tours, drone videos,...

Host Planet: Expert Insights for Short-Term Rentals ·

2024/06/27

Mark Shepherd, Founder and Managing Director of Apollo 3D, is the special guest on this week’s podcast.Apollo 3D works with a large number of short-term rental owners, helping them develop 3D virtual tours, drone videos, and direct booking websites.During this episode, learn:• How Apollo 3D content can be utilised across numerous different channels• How you can create a video version of a digital guidebook• Why Apollo 3D can be a cost-effective solution • The process for developing conte...

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44:29

HCH043: Dale Smith: Scaling operations and property...

Host Planet: Expert Insights for Short-Term Rentals ·

2024/06/20

Dale Smith, CEO and Founder of Host & Stay, is the special guest on today’s Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast. Dale discussed Host & Stay’s rapid growth, the importance of marketing, hosting tips, key amenities for short-term rentals, industry trends, and more. During this episode, learn: · Why Host & Stay stands out in the property management space· Why the location of your rental is so important· &nbs...

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35:44

HCH042: Margot Schmorak: Hostfully: Standing out in...

Host Planet: Expert Insights for Short-Term Rentals ·

2024/06/13

Margot Schmorak, the CEO and Co-Founder of Hostfully, is the special guest on today’s Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast. Margot discussed her varied career, the story of Hostfully, and shared hosting tips and trends. During this episode, learn: · The story of Hostfully and why it stands out in the property management software space· Why Guesty’s acquisition of Rentals United was no surprise· Why you sh...

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26:09

HCH041: Dami Okedara: The story of Search and Stay

Host Planet: Expert Insights for Short-Term Rentals ·

2024/06/06

Dami Okedara from Search and Stay is the special guest on today’s Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast. Dami shares the story of Search and Stay – a commission-free (for hosts) online travel agency based in Australia. During this episode, learn:· Why hosts should list on Search and Stay· How to use SEO to boost your listings· Why you need to utilise data and set seasonal rates · ...

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37:56

HCH040: Vanessa de Souza Lage: Sustainable STR...

Host Planet: Expert Insights for Short-Term Rentals ·

2024/05/30

Vanessa de Souza Lage, CEO and Co-Founder of Sustonica, is the special guest on today’s Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast. From property management in Rome to setting up Rentals United and eventually founding Sustonica, Vanessa is a trailblazer in the short-term rentals space. During this episode, learn: · Why Sustonica is making a difference in the STR space· How to achieve sustainability certification for your rental· &...

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55:35

HCH039: Matt Landau: Gang warfare, hosting tips, AI,...

Host Planet: Expert Insights for Short-Term Rentals ·

2024/05/23

Matt Landau, Founder of www.VRMB.com, is the special guest on today’s Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast. The episode traverses the joy of travel, breaking up gang violence in Panama(!), hosting tips, guest emotions, eco-friendly rentals, AI, direct bookings, regulation, and much more. Matt picked Inhabit for his favourite brand and gave Valerie Gangas from Juniper Holiday + Home a special shout-out. 4:48 Matt’s story begins with a love for travel11:43 Dealing with gang violence ...

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33:46

HCH038: Alex Caravitis: How Hosthub can supercharge...

Host Planet: Expert Insights for Short-Term Rentals ·

2024/05/16

Alex Caravitis, CEO and Co-Founder of Hosthub, is the special guest on today’s show. Find out more about one of the top-rated property management solutions on the market, plus discover 2024 trends and various hosting tips. Listen in to learn: · Why professionalisation is the leading trend· How AI can supercharge your guest communication· The benefits of having a direct booking channel· &n...

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46:17

HCH037: Alistair Handyside: Standing up for the...

Host Planet: Expert Insights for Short-Term Rentals ·

2024/05/09

Alistair Handyside, Executive Chair of the Professional Association of Self Caterers (PASC UK), is the special guest on today’s show.Alistair discusses his story in the industry – from software development all the way through to launching PASC UK, via holiday rentals near Silverstone, setting up in Devon, and playing a key role in the growth of Premier Cottages.Listen in to learn:· Property management and guest experience tips· How PASC UK h...

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35:14

HCH031: Tyann Marcink Hammond: Strategies to...

Host Planet: Expert Insights for Short-Term Rentals ·

2024/05/02

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42:53

HCH035: Louis Andrews: Tips and tactics for scaling...

Host Planet: Expert Insights for Short-Term Rentals ·

2024/04/25

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