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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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00:38:14

Cornwall’s Beach Retreats: The Direct Booking...

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2025/09/04

On this episode of the Host Planet Podcast, we dive into direct bookings with Andy Easton of Beach Retreats, a Cornwall-based brand achieving an impressive 97% direct bookings. This episode unpacks the effective marketing strategies they’ve employed to avoid the pitfalls of channel chasing. Learn how to ace guest experience by knowing exactly who your audience is, designing tailored offerings, and minimising hurdles from discovery to checkout. Andy shares insights into the three foundational pillars

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00:13:52

Enhance Guest Experience: Communication Tips for...

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2025/09/02

In this episode of Host Planet Bitesize, Joseph Cox from Hostfully shares actionable guest communication tips tailored for Airbnb hosts. Discover effective strategies that not only enhance the guest experience but also lead to increased direct bookings and revenue growth. Joseph’s first recommendation is to create a digital guidebook, serving as a comprehensive resource with house information, access details, FAQs, and local recommendations. This approach empowers guests to self-serve, reducing the

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00:32:39

Love/Hate Your Tech Stack? Enhancing Guest Experience...

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2025/08/28

In this episode of the Host Planet Podcast, we explore the intersection of technology and guest experience in short-term rentals with Jessica Gillingham, Founder and CEO of Abode Worldwide.Jessica unpacks the core themes of her enlightening book, Tech Enabled Hospitality, which sheds light on how hospitality tech – from PMS to guest apps – evolves to enhance human experiences. Dive into her insights from numerous industry interviews, the common pitfalls operators encounter, and emerging trends in

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00:11:15

Pricing Smarter: Guardrails, Demand & Deals

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2025/08/26

On this episode of Host Planet Bitesize, Bevan Thompson from Hostfully breaks pricing down to what actually fills calendars without killing profit. He explains why most hosts should lean on dynamic pricing – with smart guardrails – so rates rise when demand spikes and ease off when the market softens. The goal isn’t the lowest price or the highest price; it’s the right price today based on seasonality, lead time, events, and how your comp set is behaving.Bevan also covers the essentials of tracking

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00:15:04

Holiday Let Mortgages: Documents You Need +...

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2025/08/25

On this month's Host Planet Mortgage Podcast, Joe Stallard from House and Holiday Home Mortgages walks holiday let owners through the practical steps that make a mortgage application faster and stronger. From the very first checklist – ID, proof of address, income evidence, and bank statements – to how lenders read those documents, Joe explains what underwriters look for and how small oversights can slow everything down.The conversation also covers real sticking points: proving income (employed

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00:30:07

Why the Host Planet x STAA Roadshow Matters for UK Hosts

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2025/08/21

On this episode of the Host Planet Podcast, James Varley sits down with Andy Fenner, Chief Executive of the Short Term Accommodation Association (STAA), to announce the Host Planet Roadshow 2026 – a national series built for short-term rental hosts, property managers, agencies, and industry professionals.Kicking off in Cornwall in February 2026 and rolling through Portsmouth, London, Nottingham, Bath, Chester, and Edinburgh, the roadshow will bring practical guidance, policy clarity, and real-world

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00:16:39

From OTAs to Direct: STR Listing Strategy with Hostfully

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2025/08/19

Short-term rental distribution can make or break your occupancy. In this episode, Joseph Cox from Hostfully breaks down where you must be listed, how Airbnb and Booking.com dominate demand, and what truly differentiates the major online travel agencies (OTAs). He also spotlights niche platforms that punch above their weight for certain audiences, plus UK-focused sites like Simply Owners and GroupAccommodation.com that can deliver high-intent traffic.Beyond OTAs, Joseph explains how to unlock Google

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00:26:34

How the End of FHL Tax Relief Affects Holiday Let Owners

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2025/08/14

In this episode of Host Planet Bitesize – powered by Hostfully – Matt Jeffery from Zeal Tax breaks down the recent changes to the Furnished Holiday Lettings (FHL) tax regime and what they mean for short-term rental owners and investors. With the FHL regime being abolished in April, many hosts are left wondering how this will affect their current tax position, future investments, and overall profitability.Matt provides practical advice on navigating the transition, from understanding the impact on

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00:12:56

Instagram Strategies Every Airbnb Host Needs to Know

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2025/08/12

In this episode of Host Planet Bitesize – powered by Hostfully – Jennifer Knight from Savvy Social Solutions shares actionable tips for short-term rental hosts looking to step up their Instagram game. From creating authentic content that showcases your property’s personality to leveraging location-based posts that catch the right audience, Jennifer breaks down how hosts can stand out in a crowded feed.Whether you’re wondering how often to post, how to use Reels and Stories effectively, or if having

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00:25:38

Agency vs Self-Managing Your Holiday Let – What’s Best?

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2025/08/11

In this episode of Holiday Let Insider, Rachel Brennan, Senior Manager of Property Onboarding at Sykes Holiday Cottages, explains why partnering with an agency can be a game-changer for holiday let owners. Drawing on her experience helping thousands of property owners navigate the onboarding process, Rachel highlights how Sykes provides the tools, expertise, and daily support to make hosting simpler and more profitable.Whether you’re a first-time holiday let owner or feeling overwhelmed managing

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00:30:48

How to Run Smarter STR Operations with Breezeway

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2025/08/07

In this episode of the Host Planet Podcast, powered by Hostfully, we sit down with Jeremy Gall, the Founder and CEO of Breezeway, to explore what it really takes to run smart operations in the short-term rental (STR) world. From his early days building FlipKey to his current mission with Breezeway, Jeremy brings a wealth of experience and insight into the operational challenges hosts and property managers face today – and how technology can help them overcome these hurdles.Jeremy dives into the

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00:18:19

Never Miss Trash Day Again – STR Tips from CanMonkey

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2025/08/05

In this episode of Host Planet Bitesize, powered by Hostfully, we’re diving into one of the most overlooked – and often most frustrating – aspects of short-term rental management: trash. Alex Shapiro, CEO and Co-Founder of CanMonkey, joins us to share five practical tips to help hosts manage waste more efficiently, avoid neighbour complaints, and protect their guest experience.From sticking to the local schedule to setting up an on-call removal service, Alex walks us through the real-world

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00:38:09

How AI & Automation Can Help STR Hosts Win Back Time

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2025/07/31

In this episode of the Host Planet Podcast, we dive into the world of automation, AI, and practical tech tools that help short-term rental (STR) hosts reclaim their time and streamline operations.Our guest is Adam Buckmaster, Director, Product Marketing & Strategic Solutions at eviivo, a leading property management system (PMS) known for empowering hosts through smart, integrated technology. From instant messaging tools to smart guest communications and forward-thinking features, Adam shares

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00:12:12

Master Your Minimum Stay Strategy with PriceLabs

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2025/07/29

In this episode of Host Planet Bitesize, powered by Hostfully, we’re joined by Karishma Lunawat, Programme Operations Manager at PriceLabs, who breaks down five data-driven tactics short-term rental (STR) hosts can use to optimise their minimum stay strategies. Whether you're struggling to fill last-minute gaps or looking to avoid locking in bookings too far in advance, Karishma shares actionable insights that can help hosts protect revenue, boost occupancy, and maximise flexibility.From dynamic

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00:14:47

Holiday Let Mortgages Explained: What You Need to Know

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2025/07/28

Getting the financial side right is the foundation of any successful holiday let investment – and our special guest knows exactly how to help you do that. Joe Stallard, Director at House and Holiday Home Mortgages, joins the Host Planet Mortgage Podcast to break down what hosts and property investors really need to know when financing a short-term rental. From understanding lender expectations to why working with a specialist broker makes a huge difference, Joe shares practical advice to help you

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00:53:25

Is Your Direct Booking Website Useless?

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2025/07/24

In this episode of the Host Planet Podcast – sponsored by Hostfully – we sit down with Louis Andrews, Director and President of OVO Network, a leading direct booking brand with a portfolio of high-performing chalets in the French Alps. Louis doesn’t hold back on what most short-term rental operators are getting wrong when it comes to their direct booking websites. From poor UX to wasted marketing efforts, he shares what it really takes to turn browsers into bookers.Whether you're DIY-ing your

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00:18:43

Design Tips for Stunning Short-Term Rentals

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2025/07/22

Design is more than just aesthetics – it’s how your space makes guests feel, how it connects to the surroundings, and how well it stands the test of time. In this episode of Host Planet Bitesize, award-winning architect Peter Markos shares five essential design principles every short-term rental host should consider before breaking ground or revamping their property.From integrating natural elements to understanding bigger is not necessarily better, Peter’s advice is rooted in both practicality and

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00:30:19

Noise, Neighbours & STR Regulation: What Hosts Need...

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2025/07/17

What does it take to be a great host and a great neighbour? In this episode of the Host Planet Podcast, we’re joined by Nils Mattisson, CEO and Co-Founder of Minut – the leading smart monitoring solution designed for short-term rental hosts.Drawing on experience from his time at Apple and insights gained while founding Minut, Nils explains how hosts can maintain trust with neighbours, prevent party issues, and stay ahead of growing regulation – all while protecting guest privacy.We dive into how

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00:23:35

How to Rank Higher on Booking.com

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2025/07/15

If you're listing your property on Booking.com, this episode is essential listening. We’re joined by Miro Gospodinov, Founder and CEO of my Data Value, who shares expert tips on how to improve your visibility, increase bookings, and get the most out of Booking.com’s powerful platform.Miro explains how Booking.com’s algorithm works, why consistent optimisation matters, and what hosts and managers often overlook – from using the extranet more effectively to testing changes with real-time data

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00:37:40

Thinking of Buying a Holiday Let? Listen to This First

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2025/07/14

Is now a good time to invest in a holiday let? According to Rachel Brennan, Senior Manager of Property Onboarding at Sykes Holiday Cottages, the answer is yes – provided you approach it the right way. In this episode of Holiday Let Insider, Rachel explains why holiday lets continue to be a smart long-term investment and shares her top tips for choosing the right property and maximising returns.From picking the perfect location and securing the right mortgage to staying on top of regulations and

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