🏠 VisitEngland's 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 new ‘Visitor Ready’ Scheme

And a roundup of the latest news from the UK holiday let industry

Author

Phil Jackson
July 13, 2024

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿⚽ Come on England!

👋 Welcome to this weeks newsletter where we have delved into the new Visitor Ready scheme from VisitEngland and provided a roundup of the latest news in the holiday let industry.

See you next Saturday at 5pm?

Phil

Founder, My Holiday Guide

IN THE NEWS

The announcement from the new Chancellor to bring back housebuilding targets has been broadly welcomed by the holiday let industry, highlighting that holiday lets represent a small proportion of total housing.

Industry bodies such as PASC have also highlighted the need to push through the previously proposed mandatory registration scheme; as-long as it is fit for purpose.

Meanwhile in Scotland, Fiona Campbell from The ASSC is continuing to highlight that the existing Scottish licensing policy isn’t fit for purpose and is highlighting that “there has to be real, tangible change otherwise more small indigenous Scottish businesses will continue to close, it is as simple as that.”

NatWest has introduced new "Airbnb-friendly" mortgage terms, making it easier for homeowners to rent out their properties on short-term rental platforms like Airbnb. This move marks a significant shift in the UK mortgage market, as it allows NatWest customers to rent out their entire property for up to 90 days per year without requiring specific permission from the bank.

What does a world without Airbnb look like?

With Barcelona announcing a total ban on short-term rentals from the end of 2028, how will decisions to curb Airbnb and others in the world's major cities change how we travel?

www.bbc.com/travel/article/20240701-what-does-a-world-without-airbnb-look-like

Other News

  • I-PRAC has partnered with digital guidebook company Orana Stay aiming to improve guest protection and peace between hosts and guests

  • The Forge Holiday Group (the parent brand of Sykes Cottages and Forest Holidays), has announced it is set to invest more than £150 million developing its UK portfolio, technology platform, customer experiences and owner services over the next three years

  • According to this news article, NYC Airbnb listings have dropped 80% after crackdown — but effort did not help hotels

  • UK economy ‘turning a corner’ as global growth slows, says KPMG

  • The Paris Olympics is not expecting to see a big spike in overseas visitors according to a report from ForwardKeys who predict only 1.5 million out of 11.3 million will be from overseas

LISTING PERFORMANCE & GROWTH
Tips and strategies to enhance the visibility and attractiveness of your holiday let.

New Visitor Ready Quality Accreditation Scheme from VisitEngland / AA

VisitEngland in conjunction with the AA have released a revised Accreditation Scheme for self-catering properties and the hospitality industry in the UK, designed to provide a simpler and modernised tiered approach aimed at encouraging industry compliance and increasing visitor confidence.

The star rating scheme that you will be aware of still exists, however The AA has now created a three tiered scheme enabling the UK hospitality industry to select the scheme that works best for them.

The three tiers are :

  1. Visitor Ready (New Baseline Level)

  2. Quality Assessed (Middle Level)

  3. Star Ratings (Top Level)

We have written a more detailed article about the new Visitor Ready scheme here :

VisitEngland’s Visitor Ready Scheme

What is VisitEnglands Visitor Ready Scheme and is it of benefit for my holiday let?

myholidayguide.app/article/visitengland%E2%80%99s-visitor-ready-scheme

FEATURED RESOURCE
Highlighting useful tools and resources for your holiday let.

Personalised Guest Books By Amori Gift Studio

If you are in the market for a new, personalised guest book then check out the options Amori has on offer.

SAVINGS
Here's a quick round up of discounts and deals we are aware of from providers to the holiday let industry.

  • Habitat continue to have their big summer sale on with up to 50% off

  • Dusk currently have an extra 10% off all beds and mattresses

  • Emma currently have 35% off the Emma Original Plus Mattress

  • Mitre Linen currently have 25% off all towels using the code TOWELS25

INTERIOR DESIGN
Interior design inspiration and decor tips.

9 easy ways to update your home in just one weekend

Refresh your home with these quick decorating projects.

www.housebeautiful.com/uk/decorate/looks/g61184012/easy-weekend-home-updates

Designers Reveal 7 Exterior Paint Colors They Always Use for Their Projects

Two designers spill their all-time favorite exterior paint colors— and exact shades— they love to use on their clients' homes.

www.thespruce.com/designers-favorite-exterior-paint-colors-8671786

PROPERTIES OF THE NEWSLETTER
We all love looking at and getting inspiration from other properties so here’s our top pick for this edition.

Koes Cabin, Luxury Glamping 1.5 miles SE of Tintagel

Come Glamping from £350, Koes Cabin is perfect for a quiet escape. Sleeping 6 with en suite.

uniquehideaways.com/glamping-site/5720/koes-cabin

Drovers Run, Dorset Borders Holiday cottages & homes - Dorset Hideaways

1 bedroom cottages & homes available to rent in Somerset and surrounding villages, Dorset. View property features, availability and book online today!

www.dorsethideaways.co.uk/dorset-borders/somerset-and-surrounding-villages/crewkerne-holiday-cottages/drovers-run

NO FOMO
Missed last weeks newsletter? Here’s one thing you might like.

Mini Adventure Ideas For Guests

In last weeks newsletter we highlighted a range of mini-adventure ideas that you could add to your welcome guide or use for ideas for social media posts.

You can explore the list of mini adventure ideas here :

You can read the full article below:

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