Holiday Lettings Press Releases - Online Holiday Home Marketing
Press releasesFor media enquiries please contact: Kate Stinchcombe-Gillies Spotlight on Rio de JaneiroMon 23 January 2012This week our spotlight is on Rio de Janeiro, one of Holiday Lettings’ top 10 most enquired about city break destinations in 2011. With the 2012 Rio Carnival just around the corner and a real buzz around Brazil as a holiday destination, we’ve listed our t This week our spotlight is on Rio de... January new property showcaseMon 16 January 2012Last month we saw a record number of new properties from around the world added to Holiday Lettings and we’ve selected the pick of the crop, from a converted Parisian boulangerie to a Canarian house constructed from old water storage tanks. Prices start... Wellbeing getawaysMon 9 January 2012This month’s buzz words are ‘wellbeing’ and ‘good value’, so we’ve done a round-up of the UK’s best historic spa towns and experiences, complete with great value self-catering accommodation. Pampering needn’t be a splurge! ... December new property showcaseThurs 1 December 2011We’ve picked our favourite new properties at Holiday Lettings for your inspiration, think cool, charming or a bit quirky... ... DIY holidays on the upWed 30 November 2011Self-catering travel is booming according to Holiday Lettings, with booking enquiries up by nearly 40 per cent year on year, totalling 1.3m enquiries. ... Go rental in ReykjavikWed 16 November 2011Following the news that easyJet is launching a three-times-a-week service to Reykjavik from next March, here’s a selection of our top rental properties in Iceland’s cool capital for information and inspiration. ... Best city breaksThurs 10 November 2011We’re celebrating all things city breaks at www.holidaylettings.co.uk this month, so check out our selection of top city lets, plus some tips on what to see and do. ... Off the trodden piste ski rentalsThurs 10 November 2011The 2012 ski season has officially started and holidaylettings.co.uk has a broad range of fantastic self-catering options for skiers, from discovering under the radar stations in the French Alps to testing out the slopes of the 2014 Winter Olympics.... Councils put the flame out for London homeownersWed 26 October 2011Councils fail to support potential 'Games landlords', amid growing 2012 accommodation concerns. Councils...Letting the sunshine inThurs 20 October 2011Last minute holiday home bookings to hot destinations more than doubled during the recent heat wave compared with the same period last year. According to the latest figures from www.holidaylettings.co.uk, people got a real taste for the sun when tem... Response to Cornwall’s voting veto for holiday home ownersThurs 8 September 2011Cornwall councillors voted to veto second-home-owner voting in the county at a meeting on Tuesday morning. The move is a damning step in the council’s resistance to the entrepreneurial self-catering industry that drives some £411 million a year to the... A holiday home shared is a price halvedThurs 1 September 2011October half term is the last holiday opportunity before Christmas to beat those post-summer blues before the onset of winter. But if you are worried about how you can afford to spend more money after a hefty summer vacation why not share the cost with... Ring in the New Year with Holiday LettingsTue 30 August 2011Instead of umming and ahhing about where to go this New Year’s Eve – and ultimately, ending up somewhere you really don’t want to be, surrounded by people you really don’t want to be with – why not flip the script and rent a holiday home with Holiday Lett Instead of umming and ahhing about where... New unusual holiday homes from Holiday Lettings™ Thurs 25 August 2011If you fancy taking a self-catering holiday with a spot of personality, check these out! Holiday Lettings™, the UK’s busiest holiday home website, now has 50,000+ homes on its books including some new listings to appeal to those looking beyond the typi With such variety available, there is no... Enjoy the last days of summer with a bank holiday getaway from Holiday Lettings™Fri 19 August 2011While we might not be able to put the brakes on the arrival of autumn, we can make the most of the last few days of summer with a bank holiday break. Holidaylettings.co.uk has holiday cottages and villas with pools for a late summer weekend to remember. While we might not be able to put the... Europe tops the safety list for travellers while political unrest knocks traveller confidence Mon 8 August 2011A recent survey undertaken by holidaylettings.co.uk™ asked people to name the country they feel safest and least safe travelling to. By a wide stretch the most popular answer for the safest destination was Europe, followed by countries where English is ei A recent survey undertaken by... Property Bulletin: response to council backlash on second home ownerFri 5 August 2011Last week, Julian Brazil leader of the Liberal Democrat Group for South Hams District Council called for the 10 per cent council tax rebate on second homes in the area to not only be withdrawn, but for the tax to be greater on second homes than resid Last week, Julian Brazil leader of the... Holiday like SamCam but on an austerity budgetMon 1 August 2011While Sam Cam splashes out on a Tuscan retreat for the Cameron summer holiday that leaves the rest of us pining for summer fun in the Tuscan sun but on an austerity budget. Fear not, holidaylettings.co.uk has over 49,000 villas in the rolling Tuscan co While Sam Cam splashes out on a Tuscan... Sun protection and personal hygiene reign supreme in vacation beauty regimesMon 1 August 2011A recent survey undertaken by holidaylettings.co.uk™ asked holidaymakers to name the single beauty product that they just couldn’t live without on holiday. By a mile the most popular answer was sunscreen! A recent survey undertaken by holidaylettings.co.uk™ asked holidaymakers to name the... Eek out your holiday budget with the Holiday Lettings™ Summer SaleWed 20 July 2011If “affordable” and “holidays” aren’t two words that you would automatically use together in today’s climate, the Holiday Lettings Summer Sale could be about to change all that. Opt for a villa rental or cottage holiday this summer and you’ll likely ha Minimum 20% discount on villas,... Out of season is the new "in"Thurs 14 July 2011The kids have gone back to school and the weather has started to cool, so it’s the perfect time to take advantage of the low prices and child-free destinations by breaking with tradition and holidaying out of season. The kids have gone back to school and the weather has started to cool, so it’s... Holiday Lettings™ Travel Bulletin, July 2011: Last minute rush for the Med this summerWed 13 July 2011Of the 11,829 respondents to the 2011 Holiday Lettings Travel Survey, 38 per cent say they have yet to book their summer break with nearly half (46%) usually opting for a two week break at this time of year. It’s another year of last minute holiday ... Have a blockbuster summer with Holiday Lettings - book a holiday home with a cinema roomWed 15 June 2011When the summer blockbusters hit screens next month, rather than file into your local cinema obediently like everyone else, why not wait for the DVD, and enjoy it at your leisure, in your very own holiday home cinema room? When the summer blockbusters hit screens next month, rather than file into... Holiday Lettings™ Travel Bulletin, June 2011: Price and photos drive holiday buying decision for paWed 15 June 2011With summer just around the corner, research conducted by holidaylettings.co.uk™, the UK’s busiest holiday home website, reveal that price is the biggest influencer for 83 per cent of families when browsing for and booking holidays. With summer just around the corner, research conducted by... Change a life by bidding for your next holidayThurs 26 May 2011Ever wanted to donate to charity but feel like you can’t afford to be charitable and enjoy life’s other personal luxuries? Well holidaylettings.co.uk has the perfect solution: Bid4holidays enables you to have a holiday and help change lives. Holidaylettings.co.uk™ to launch auction of holiday... Death of the traditional 14 night holiday?Mon 9 May 2011In a survey by Holidaylettings.co.uk the majority of parents surveyed said that that their ideal break would be for 11 nights and preferred shorter holidays. 83 per cent of the 3000 parents surveyed cited cost as an influencing factor, and a quarter of pa Experts are predicting the demise of the... Half a million holiday let enquiries since January as spring sunshine keeps the UK top for EasterMon 18 April 2011Early insights from Holiday Lettings January - March 2011 booking enquiries have shown the emergence of some key travel trends. Including the fact that Holiday Lettings has received half a million enquiries since January 2011, showing that self-catering h Holiday Lettings Travel Bulletin, April... Holiday Lettings Reveals Accommodation Hotlist & Launches 2011 Hall of FameMon 7 March 2011Holiday Lettings™, the UK’s favourite holiday home rental website, today announced the Holiday Lettings Hotlist – the most sought after holiday lets in 2010 by category, based on holidaymaker enquiries for homes on Holiday Lettings. From cosy cottages, to Holiday Lettings™, the UK’s favourite... Holiday Lettings Property Bulletin, January 2011: Record demand for villa and cottage rentalsSun 30 January 2011The traditional January peak in holiday bookings has begun and holiday home owners advertising with holidaylettings.co.uk™ are already benefitting from a 20 per cent rise in visits to the website, plus a 26 per cent year on year uplift in enquiries. The traditional January peak in holiday... Holiday Lettings Travel Update, January 2011: Holiday Home Demand is Stronger than EverSun 30 January 2011The latest update from Holiday Lettings shows record demand for holiday homes, as value for money takes precedence for holidaymakers. Record demand for holiday villas and cottages: 26 per cent year on year increase in holiday enquiries for villas and cottages worldwide in the first three... Half-term holiday ideas for every family - from the adventurous to the sun seekingMon 10 January 2011Rather than throw money away on costly day trips and excursions this half term, why not embrace a last minute change of scenery and take a much needed, and cost effective family break with Holiday Lettings™. It feels like New Year’s Eve was only yesterday but already it’s half term again, which... Where in the world will the royal stag do be?Mon 10 January 2011Whether William opts to have a lavish knees-up in sunny South Africa or a more austere jaunt in the British countryside, there is a Holiday Lettings rental home to give the royal heir a stag do to remember! While Holiday Lettings can’t help with the strippers, with 40,000 holiday homes worldwide... Beat the winter blues with a last minute January breakSat 1 January 2011With late deals added frequently and homes in no less than 114 different countries, Holiday Lettings™ offer self-catering accommodation to suit every need, taste and budget. There are both long and short breaks available, so that whether you need a quick If you are suffering from a post... Holiday home owners opt for property over pensionsSat 1 January 201126 per cent of Holiday Lettings advertisers who completed the company’s annual customer survey said that their primary reason for purchasing a second home was as an investment, instead of a pension or savings account. A holiday home is as valuable, if not greater, an investment option as a... 2011 Holiday Hotspots and Early Booking TrendsTue 14 December 2010The latest Travel Bulletin from Holiday Lettings reveals the holiday rental booking trends for 2011 as well as favourite destinations for ski and festive breaks. ... Furnished Holiday Lettings Consultation Outcome- 65,000 Britons set to benefit from changesThurs 9 December 2010Draft clauses published today from the Finance Bill have revealed the outcome of the Furnished Holiday Lettings (FHL) consultation. An estimated 65,000 anxious UK holiday home owners now have a clear understanding of what the forthcoming changes are - and Draft clauses published today from the... Last minute New Year breaks in the worlds best citiesWed 1 December 2010It’s not too late to leave the chaos of Christmas behind and see in the New Year in complete comfort. Count down to 2011 with holidaylettings.co.uk™ and snap yourself up self-catering accommodation at a fraction of the price of a hotel, in cities that nev It’s not too late to leave the chaos of... Get away this New Year on a pet friendly holidayWed 1 December 2010Struggling to find a pet sitter or accommodation that will accept your furry friends? If you can’t bear to exclude your pampered pets from the festivities this New Year, holidaylettings.co.uk™ has the perfect pet friendly accommodation to suit your pooch Struggling to find a pet sitter or... Soak up the sun at a fraction of the priceWed 1 December 2010Why wait until the summer to take a beach holiday when there are locations all over the world with glorious sunshine all year round. Escape the freezing cold with a hot exotic getaway from holidaylettings.co.uk™. With the night’s drawing in, it is the signpost for the... Royal wedding breaks from Holiday LettingsWed 1 December 2010With the date set for the royal wedding, Briton’s now have an opportunity to plan ahead for the weekend and decide if they want to escape the madness or embrace the hype. Whichever option you desire holidaylettings.co.uk has the answer, with no less... Holiday Lettings Travel Update November 2010Mon 8 November 2010Following the recent, controversial Air Passenger Duty (APD) increase Holiday Lettings™, the leading private rental home portal, has conducted some research that shows that despite the 55 per cent tax increase holiday's are still affordable for those on t Thanks to a recent and controversial Air... Make the FHL changes work for you in 10 simple stepsThurs 21 October 2010As the Furnished Holiday Lettings (FHL) consultation draws to a close on Friday 22 October, there is an opportunity for holiday home owners to give their marketing strategy a fresh push and capitalise on the FHL eligibility criteria changes. As the Furnished Holiday Lettings (FHL) consultation... NEW ski chalets (whatever your budget) from holidaylettings.co.ukThurs 14 October 2010New to holidaylettings.co.uk for the 2010/11 season, these chalets represent everything wonderful about a privately rented chalet – privacy to dry your soggy socks; space for some après ski twister action; flexibility to eat, sleep and ski when you want... What the FHL consultation means for youTue 28 September 2010Many holiday home owners are anxiously waiting to hear a final government decision on the special tax breaks for Furnished Holiday Lettings. However, Holiday Lettings believes that the Treasury’s three main proposed changes cold be good for holiday home o As the Furnished Holiday Lettings (FHLs)... Holiday Lettings Property Update, September 2010Tue 14 September 2010Of the minute booking enquiry insights from Holiday Lettings that reveal August's holiday home hotspots as well as offering holiday home owners advice on preparing for the forthcoming booking season: Insights from holidaylettings.co.uk reveal August and September’s holiday home hotspots with... Holiday Lettings Travel Update, September 2010Tue 14 September 2010A first look at insights from Holiday Lettings August and September booking enquiries, which show the most popular summer holiday destinations and reveal where looks hot for ski and winter sun: Insights from holidaylettings.co.uk reveal August and September’s holiday hotspots and where’s looking... Eco-consciences fall bottom of holiday priorities, but holiday home owners come to the rescueWed 8 September 2010A survey of 9,500 travellers by holiday home specialist,holidaylettings.co.uk™, reveals that just 1.5 per cent of people consciously opt for eco-friendly holiday accommodation. In fact 77 per cent of survey respondents said that they “have other pri... Where will Santa find you this festive season?Thurs 19 August 2010This Christmas, pack up the family and hit the road for an unforgettable getaway with holidaylettings.co.uk™. Holiday Lettings™, the UK’s number one for holiday homes worldwide, offers variety of more than 7,800 self-catering cottages, houses, barns and... Live like a local with holidaylettings.co.ukTue 10 August 2010Swap the full English breakfast for local specialities and experience holiday life 'the local way' with holidaylettings.co.uk™, the UK's number one for holiday homes worldwide. The site offers self-catering adventures for all budgets, with accommodation... Holiday outside the box this October half term with Holidaylettings.co.ukThurs 5 August 2010Rather than let history repeat itself this this autumn half term (23-31 Oct) with the same old holiday plans, why not try something new with holidaylettings.co.uk™? Rather than let history repeat... Escape the cold for some much needed winter sun with Holiday LettingsSun 1 August 2010Why rush to take a summer holiday when there are many regions in the world that have glorious weather all year round? Winter sun breaks are often more affordable than holidaying in peak season and Holiday Lettings™ offers a wide range of self-catering... Holidaymakers top 10 travelling essentialsSun 1 August 2010A recent survey undertaken by holidaylettings.co.uk™ to find holidaymakers’ top 10 travelling essentials was completed by over 9,500 people and revealed suitcases are packed with an array of worldly possessions, such as daily must-haves like soft toilet... Furnished Holiday Lettings Government Consultation - Response From Holiday LettingsThurs 29 July 2010Following the Government’s publication of the Furnished Holiday Lettings Consultation document, please find below comment from Holiday Lettings™. The response refers to the impact that the proposed changes will have on British tourism and specifically the The Government has just published a... Take a relaxing ski break with Holiday LettingsTue 13 July 2010It is common knowledge that skiing is an intensive practice when done to extremes. However, taking a ski break with Holiday Lettings™ doesn't have to be an adrenaline-filled and respite free experience. Holiday Lettings has a range of self catering... TripAdvisor Acquires Holiday Lettings - the UK’s Largest Independent Holiday Home WebsiteThurs 24 June 2010TripAdvisor®, the world’s largest travel website* and an operating company of Expedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPE), today announced it has acquired the United Kingdom’s largest independent holiday home website, holidaylettings.co.uk. ... Budget comment - Furnished Holiday Lettings repeal will not be implementedTue 22 June 2010Statement from Kate Stinchcombe-Gillies, spokesperson for holidaylettings.co.uk on the news from the budget that furnished holiday lettings tax will continue to apply to trading holiday homes and a full consultation of the reliefs will take place over... Revisit the beaches from your youthFri 28 May 2010The 2010 Blue Flag honours list reads like a diary of childhood memories:Isle of Wight, Hove, Norfolk, and Cornwall are all officially clean, safe and worthy of a visit. Rather than let the ongoing flight chaos ruin holiday season why not embrace the UK... Spring breaks for you and the dog - pet friendly accommodationTue 25 May 2010Leaving home to go on vacation is a great feeling, but for some pet owners saying goodbye to your perfect pooch is like saying goodbye to a child. But it doesn't have to be, with nearly 10,000 pet friendly holiday homes available through Holiday ... Put a spring in your step with a city break from holidaylettings.co.ukMon 24 May 2010Now that Spring has sprung and the weather has finally picked up, Holiday Lettings recommend getting away from it all with a chic yet cheap city break. The release includes a round up of city-hops across the globe for all budgets. ... Ash cloud accommodation help from holiday home ownersTue 20 April 2010As British airspace reopened overnight, holidaylettings.co.uk launched a dedicated webpage for those still stranded by the ash cloud. Iceland Volcano – Accommodation Help lists Holiday Lettings holiday homes across Europe with current availability. As British airspace reopened overnight,... U-turn on scrappage of holiday home tax reliefsThurs 8 April 2010Just as the furnished holiday lettings tax reliefs were scrapped, the Conservatives may have prevented this change making it to Statute at all. Ross Elder comments on this development and what it could mean for the tourism industry. ... UK Furnished Holiday Lettings: 2010 onwardsThurs 1 April 2010Ross Elder breaks down the recent UK Furnished Holiday Lettings tax changes and the long term effect that these changes will have on home owners, holidaymakers and the tourism industry in general. ...Live the festival experience like a celebrity with holidaylettings.co.ukSat 20 March 2010Being a festival goer doesn't have to mean spending your time knee deep in mud or sleeping in an uncomfortable tent. Holidaylettings.co.uk represent a number of fantastic properties located minutes from must attend festivals like Glastonbury. ... Take a trip to Oxford the home of Alice in WonderlandMon 1 March 2010With the release of Tim Burton's long awaited motion picture "Alice in Wonderland" why not give in to Alice fever and take a trip to the city where the story began, Oxford. With the release... The Ultimate Family Holiday Packing ChecklistMon 1 March 2010To relieve some of the stress of packing for a family holiday, www.holidaylettings.co.uk, the UK’s No.1 holiday home website, has come up with a check list of the essentials needed for a self-catering family vacation. ...Egg-ceptional Easter GetawaysThurs 21 January 2010A luxury family Easter break need not be out of reach with some help from holidaylettings.co.uk. Choose from a selection of villas, chalets and apartments around the world with holidaylettings.co.uk. ... Luscious love nestsMon 18 January 2010This Valentines Day, ditch the chocolates and cheesy Hallmark cards and whisk your loved one away for a hot mini break. With the longest... Leave your eco-conscience at homeMon 11 January 2010Making a stand against global warming doesn't have to break the bank with the help of holidaylettings.co.uk. From taking a dip in the solar-heated pool, to collecting fresh eggs from onsite hens, being a green traveller won't see you compromising on... To ski or not to ski?Wed 25 November 2009Gone are the days when ski holidays were just about the skiing. Now the resorts are packed full of interesting surprises that the whole family will enjoy, even if they don’t like the winter sports! Gone are the days when ski holidays were... 10 ways to ski around the world with holidaylettings.co.ukFri 20 November 2009With the winter ski season fast approaching, now is the time to book your ultimate ski accommodation and take advantage of some of world’s best self-catering ski chalets available with holidaylettings.co.uk. ... Top 10 ways to spend New Year with holidaylettings.co.ukFri 13 November 2009Celebrate the year 2010 with a bang as holidaylettings.co.uk counts down the top ten ways to spend New Year. Whatever you choose to do this party season, there is something for everyone; including sunshine destinations, ski chalets and fantastic pro... Top 10 kitsch souvenirs collected from around the worldWed 28 October 2009No matter how you have ended up with these little treasures, everyone can find a ‘naff’ souvenir from their own or someone else’s holiday! Holidaylettings.co.uk has surveyed holidaymakers to reveal the top 10 kitsch souvenirs collected from around the... Top 10 things Brits hate about hotelsWed 21 October 2009Weary Brits are finally voicing their opinions on their hotel gripes. From cleaners barging in unannounced, to cold buffet food and greedy holidaymakers reserving sun loungers, is it any wonder self-catering holidays are on the rise. Weary Brits are finally voicing their opinions on their hotel... Haunted half termFri 2 October 2009Spook yourselves silly this Halloween and make the most of half term by visiting America’s most bewitching seaport: Salem, Massachusetts. Spook yourselves silly this... Top 20 forgotten possessions left by forgetful holidaymakersWed 16 September 2009Summer has sizzled out and holidaylettings.co.uk has surveyed its home owners to find out the quirkiest possessions left in holiday homes by forgetful holidaymakers. ... Discover the hidden delights of ItalyTue 1 September 2009Italy is famous for delicious pizza and fantastic wine, but once you scratch the surface you will find a wealth of hidden delights. ... Blockbusters on a budgetSat 15 August 2009Do you dream of the Hollywood hills or lust after a celebrity lifestyle? Well a taste of fame could be at your fingertips...Film fanatics can now follow their favourite stars to the settings of this summer’s top blockbusters and holiday like a film ... Have yourself an active ChristmasSat 1 August 2009In the current turbulent economic climate opt for self-catering, save the pennies and beat the credit crunch! It is easy to build your own cost effective ski package with self-catering accommodation, low cost flights and car hire. ... Get more for your money this summerMon 15 June 2009With summer on the approach the prospect of luxury accommodation in an idyllic private setting immediately sounds appealing. Wouldn’t you like your own private pool in your very own self catering holiday home? Renting a private holiday home provides the... Discover the magic of PembrokeshireMon 1 June 2009Make like a movie star and head to Pembrokeshire this summer. If you’re quick you can spot Russell Crowe and the rest of the cast of Nottingham as they film in the county, or get a sneak preview of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and visit the ... Chilli peanuts, custard & books are hand luggage must-havesThurs 28 May 2009Two thirds of holidaymakers squeeze books into their suitcase alongside their holiday wardrobe according to the latest summer travel research by holidaylettings.co.uk. Two thirds of holidaymakers squeeze books into their suitcase alongside their holiday wardrobe according to the latest summer... Eurozone on a budgetTue 5 May 2009Holidays in the Eurozone don’t have to bring tears to your eyes this summer thanks to our great selection of value for money accommodation. Think outside the box a little when it comes to choosing where you go. Whether a modern... Comment: Shock at Budget changes to furnished holiday letting allowancesFri 24 April 2009Statement from Ross Elder, managing director of holidaylettings.co.uk, on the announcement to withdraw tax privileges for furnished holiday lettings. Statement... Fantasy Fairytale Adventure FunMon 20 April 2009With half term on the horizon kids are clamoring for a well-earned break. Let your children’s imaginations run wild this year and treat your family to a fantasy, fairytale adventure. With holiday homes worthy of Princess... Smashing Easter holidays you can affordTue 17 March 2009Easter at holidaylettings.co.uk is all about cracking holiday home accommodation and smashing deals to match! Getting away this Easter, whether for the long weekend or week away with the kids, needn’t break the bank. ... Luxury letting for all the familySat 28 February 2009Why not bring the whole family together this summer with some help from holidaylettings.co.uk? Renting a self-catering holiday home over the summer period can take the stress and strain out of a summer break with the children. ... Luxury Summer Living without the Luxury Price TagSun 15 February 2009Luxury holidays need not have a luxury price tag with some help from holidaylettings.co.uk. For affordable luxury this summer, think self-catering. With the purse strings tightening day... £27m generated for second home owners in JanuaryWed 4 February 2009Holidaylettings.co.uk, the UK’s busiest holiday home website for holiday home accommodation worldwide, experienced a record month in January, generating an estimated £27m for its holiday home advertisers in the first month of the year as website vis... Self catering skiing with holidaylettings.co.ukThurs 22 January 2009Skiing and snowboarding has never been easier with holidaylettings.co.uk. In this current economic climate don’t pay the earth for an all-inclusive catered ski package this season; opt for self catering, save the pennies and pretend you own your own... A Touch of Romance in Tough TimesMon 12 January 2009A survey by holidaylettings.co.uk has shown that while we don’t have as much cash to splash this Valentines as last we are still willing to spend up to £700 on a Valentine’s trip to impress a loved one. ... Holidaylettings.co.uk’s New Year Marketing SplashThurs 1 January 2009Holidaylettings.co.uk is entering 2009 with a big blue splash! The UK’s leading holiday home website is promoting its value for money holiday accommodation across London with in-car tube panels and branded Hackney cabs. ... Stay green despite the credit crunchTue 2 December 2008You'll be glad to know that going green doesn't have to break the bank balance with some help from holidaylettings.co.uk. When taking an eco holiday don't stop at travelling by train and offsetting carbon emissions, the eco-credentials of your holiday... Take the whole family abroad with holidaylettings.co.ukMon 1 December 2008If you are dreading the annual Christmas trudge round the country, desperately trying to visit the relatives before it’s time to return to work, why not bring the whole family together with some help from holidaylettings.co.uk. Renting a self... Short let agents grow by a third in 18 monthsThurs 13 November 200836 per cent of letting agents using holidaylettings.co.uk as an additional marketing tool for their holiday home properties have only been in the short lets market for the last 18 months. A survey of nearly one thousand letting... A third of second home owners own less than a quarter of their homeThurs 13 November 2008A third of second home owners have mortgages of 75 per cent loan to value or higher, with a fifth owing more than 90 per cent on their home, according to a survey of holiday home owners conducted by holidaylettings.co.uk. ... Holiday home landlords grow 84 per cent in 10 monthsWed 12 November 200884 per cent more holiday home owners have entered the holiday lettings market since January compared to the previous six months. In a survey of its advertising home owners conducted by holidaylettings.co.uk over a third of advertisers new to the site in 2008 have... 73 per cent more UK holiday homes in useWed 12 November 2008The number of second homes in the UK available for short term lets has increased by 73 per cent year to date, according to figures from holidaylettings.co.uk, the UK’s busiest holiday home website. The number of second homes in the UK available for short... Solutions for Second Home OwnersThurs 30 October 2008In recent years holiday home letting has proven to be the fastest growing sector of the travel industry, yet only one in five second home owners let out their additional property. In an industry worth around £1 billion per annum, that equates to a massive In recent years holiday home letting has... Agents beat the crunch with Holiday LettingsWed 1 October 2008Agents selling and letting property are turning increasingly to short term holiday lettings as tides turn in the property industry. A quarter of the properties advertised by This Half Term, Stay in Cool Britannia!Mon 22 September 2008From beach huts to converted barns holidaylettings.co.uk showcases the best self-catering accommodation that Britain has to offer. With half term on the horizon England has some of the best breaks for fun for all the family. Holidaylettings.co.uk has found, for the first time ever this month,... Take Your Holiday Shaken Not Stirred with Holidaylettings.co.ukMon 15 September 2008Do you believe the world is not enough and dream of living the glamorous life of James Bond? With the premier of Quantum of Solace on the 31 October, holidaylettings.co.uk has put together a selection of spine-tingling holidays to make you feel like... Spend Christmas in the Mountains with holidaylettings.co.ukMon 1 September 2008The ski season is fast approaching and now is the time to book winter ski adventures to avoid any last minute disappointment. The ski season is fast approaching and now is the time to book winter ski adventures to avoid any last... Bring Your Baby Abroad with holidaylettings.co.ukThurs 28 August 2008When booking your dream holiday with a baby in tow the thought of all the plans and preparation needed can turn a dream into a nightmare. Let holidaylettings.co.uk remove the stress and strain of taking your young family abroad. When booking your dream holiday with a baby in tow the... Can't Buy It, Book ItTue 26 August 2008A week in your dream holiday abode can be yours at a fraction of the price of a monthly mortgage repayment, but with all the enjoyment of holidaying in a home-from-home. With mortgage cost spiralling and a recession pending the fantasy of owning a holiday home abroad may now feel out of reach... Holiday home tourism bonanza for local economiesThurs 31 July 2008With around two million properties owned as second homes in the UK the opportunities for the self-catering holiday market and local economies are endless, if second home owners turn their minds to it. With around two million properties owned as second homes in the UK[1] the opportunities... Spend Summer in the Mountains with holidaylettings.co.ukWed 25 June 2008Traditionally thought of as winter destinations, the mountains of Europe also make ideal relaxing summer retreats for families and couples alike. As Euro 2008 draws to an end, local holiday hotspots are seeing football lovers extending their stay and taking in the delights that... Spend Summer on the Sea with Boat Holidays from Holiday LettingsTue 24 June 2008With Henley Royal Regatta on the horizon, thoughts turn to the water this July. Whether you’re a sailing specialist or simply a fan of relaxing by the sea, holidaylettings.co.uk has a range of boating adventures to suit every need. Expand your holiday horizons this summer and choose from a... Grab Your Balls; It’s Time For Tennis!Mon 23 June 2008If you don’t know a backhand from a volley or you think duce is a cold glass of freshly squeezed orange, holidaylettings.co.uk has some fantastic tennis accommodation for the summer to help you on your way to becoming the next Andy Murray. Wimbledon is the oldest major championship in tennis and... Oxfordshire's award winning holiday home websiteMon 23 June 2008Holidaylettings.co.uk, the UK’s busiest holiday home website has had its rapid growth, passion and strategic drive recognised by some of Oxfordshire’s most prominent business people. ... 1.5m holidaymakers a month benefit from the holiday home evolutionWed 18 June 2008Holidaymakers seeking value for money and richness of experience from their summer break are turning increasingly to a very 21st century form of accommodation – the privately owned holiday home – the modern way to do self-catering. ... Get greener at home before taking our holidays awayWed 18 June 2008Holidaymakers are calling for the government and local councils to implement better recycling opportunities in order to reduce the UK’s environmental impact Holidaymakers are calling for the... Don’t leave the dog at home – everyone deserves a holidayWed 18 June 2008Just six per cent of pet owning holidaymakers have arranged for their pets to have EU Pet Passports, according to a survey by holidaylettings.co.uk, the UK’s leading holiday home website. ... Spring into Summer with holidaylettings.co.ukMon 2 June 2008As the summer solstice approaches and the weather turns from dull and dreary to bright and beautiful it is time to book that long awaited family holiday. ... Fall in love with the city that never sleeps ‘Sex and the City’ styleTue 6 May 2008With the eagerly awaited movie release of 'Sex and the City: The Movie' there is no better time to book your New York City break with holidaylettings.co.uk. ... holidaylettings.co.uk flys high with InviseoMedia and RyanairThurs 1 May 2008Holidaylettings.co.uk, the UK's busiest holiday home rental website, is launching a major brand awareness campaign using aeroplane tray tables. Working with in-flight media company InviseoMedia, holidaylettings.co.uk today launches its most prominent advertising campaign to date across ten... Half Term Holiday Highlights for Whitsun WeekThurs 1 May 2008For a week of fantastic family fun this half term turn to holidaylettings.co.uk to plan your ideal holiday. ... Summer holidays making more of your poundThurs 10 April 2008With the Euro now costing Britons five times more than last summer, 2008 could be the time to consider holidaying outside the Eurozone. ... Cabo de Gata – officially the best beach in SpainTue 8 April 2008A 17 km stretch of coastline near the Cabo de Gata nature reserve in Almeria has been heralded the best beach in Spain by the 2008 International Tourism Exhibition (FITUR) in Madrid. ... Maple magic for overseas investorsTue 18 March 2008Canada is steaming ahead as the latest holiday home investment hotspot according to the most up-to-date figures from holidaylettings.co.uk, the UK’s No.1 holiday home rental website. ... Sardinian holiday homes are hotcakes for holidaymakersTue 18 March 2008Self-catering holiday homes in the Sardinian town of Alghero are pulling in holidaymakers like flies. ... £4 billion in rental income down the drainWed 27 February 2008Owners of holiday homes around the world could be missing out on £4.2 billion of rental income each year because they choose to keep their second homes to themselves, rather than rent them out to a burgeoning marketplace of self-catering holidaymakers. Owners of holiday homes around the world... Holidays with pets extends pet friendly choice of homesThurs 21 February 2008As more and more owners register their pets for a passport under the pet travel scheme, holidays with pets are becoming more popular. In the last year, holidaylettings.co.uk, the UK’s most visited holiday home website, has noticed a 20 per cent... Egg-tastic Easter breaksTue 5 February 2008For some fantastic family fun this Easter turn to holidaylettings.co.uk for all your travel needs. With schools across the country splitting the Spring break into a long much needed weekend over Easter and two extra weeks in April, there are even more... True romance makes it a long weekendThurs 17 January 2008This Valentine’s day, it is time to think out of the box with 74 per cent of us rejecting traditional gifts such as flowers and chocolates in favour of romantic, picturesque weekends away. ... The "Boxing Day Effect"Mon 24 December 2007Over a third of holidaymakers are thinking of summer holidays whilst digesting Christmas lunch ... Travel predictions for 2008Tue 18 December 2007Short breaks and fresh destinations will be vying for the attention of holidaymakers in 2008 ... New Year, New HolidayThurs 29 November 2007If the expense and extravagance of New Year celebrations make you want to run and hide, then visit holidaylettings.co.uk to book yourself a festive getaway and welcome in the New Year refreshed and raring to go! ... Holiday homes go interactive at holidaylettings.co.ukTue 20 November 2007holidaylettings.co.uk takes advantage of some of the latest technology to ensure that holiday homes advertised on its site are seen by even more holidaymakers. Interactive Maps What a Nice way to travelThurs 15 November 2007Tramway de Nice will create opportunities for investors and holidaymakers - bringing the suburbs closer to the sea Villa des olives* is a child friendly... Leave your Lederhosen at home & get your skis on quick!Mon 12 November 2007Some Austrian ski resorts are open for business ahead of schedule, so with the snow already falling here’s a selection of chalets to tickle your snowy instincts. ... holidaylettings.co.uk launches virtual holidays on Facebook!Sun 4 November 2007Go AWOL: make your virtual holiday dreams come true… ... Internet no match for sunshine breaksThurs 1 November 2007Just 14% of the 18,000 holiday homes advertised on holidaylettings.co.uk provide internet access for their guests, ensuring that families spend quality time together, away from the internet and enjoying their holiday. ... Dubai holiday homes working for business travellersThurs 1 November 2007If it’s business that takes you to Dubai then staying in one of the holiday homes advertised by holidaylettings.co.uk could make for a successful work trip. Virtually all (98%) Dubai short term rental properties advertised on the site provide internet access for guests, at no extra... Spotlight on CyprusTue 23 October 2007Optimism from those interested in Cypriot property has been on the increase since Cyprus joined the European Union in 2004. Its adoption of the Euro in January 2008 will certainly make the island an even more... Holiday allowance gone before you know itMon 15 October 2007Just 4% of people surveyed by holidaylettings.co.uk have any holiday allowance to carry over to the next year. The surveyed questioned over 1,000 holidaymakers using the site to search for accommodation and comes just as the government announces changes to the statutory holiday... Six months record traffic – holidaylettings.co.uk leads the wayWed 3 October 2007Holidaylettings.co.uk celebrates six months of record traffic levels and adding more value than its competitors. ... Soaring numbers of overseas investors look for rental boostMon 1 October 2007Inundated with enquiries about how to maximise rental income holidaylettings.co.uk has its busiest overseas property exhibition yet ... Investor Insight: The Italian Property MarketTue 25 September 2007The Tuscan dream is never far from peoples’ minds when thinking about property investment in Italy, but... ... Great deals on half term family adventures with holidaylettings.co.ukThurs 20 September 2007Week long trips that will keep the kids entertained, parents relaxed and all without breaking the bank ...Holiday like The Queen with holidaylettings.co.ukMon 17 September 2007British Oscar winner Helen Mirren is reported to have bought a new home in Campania – here’s a selection of our finest stately self catering options for you to choose from... ...Teeing up some autumn breaksThurs 30 August 2007Catch some late summer sun on some of the world’s greatest golf courses with holidaylettings.co.uk ...Investor Insight: The Portuguese Property MarketTue 21 August 2007Portugal has been quietly simmering away as a holiday destination and property investment spot with British holidaymakers and investors for years, but has always stood in the shadow of Spain. Now, investors are pouring into the Iberian Peninsula seeking t According to the Portuguese Real Estate... Spend Christmas in the lap of luxuryMon 20 August 2007Top Christmas getaways for that luxurious home from home experience Country Christmas – www.holidaylettings.co.uk/19447 Holidaymakers can't live without cheese and Marmite®Mon 13 August 2007Holidaylettings.co.uk Holidaymaker Survey reveals everybody’s suitcase essentials A survey of over 1,000 holidaymakers searching for accommodation through Holidaylettings.co.uk has revealed that it’s the everyday basics that British holidaymakers can’t live without. Asked what items they take on... Investor Insight: The French Property MarketMon 23 July 2007After Rightmove plc acquired the majority stake in holidaylettings.co.uk, the overseas part of our business, RightmoveOverseas teamed up with the holiday lettings site to provide a comprehensive guide to the overseas property market. The South of France offers scorching summers and a... Holidaylettings.co.uk Trend Tracker - Summer 2007Mon 16 July 2007Research from Holidaylettings.co.uk shows how Spain is faring amongst new competition and Mexico marks its place on the map. Holiday Homes and Owners Escape the rain with Holidaylettings.co.ukThurs 5 July 2007With threats of a soggy summer here's some great sunshine options on the Continent. ...Splashing around this summer with Holidaylettings.co.ukMon 25 June 2007The sun may be beating down but the rhythm of the surf will keep you cool this summer with this selection of hot holidays packed with watersports and waves! You can always rely on France for a great, all-round family holiday. Facilities at Canet Plage and St Cyprien in the Pyrenees... The state of the Spanish marketMon 18 June 2007Perspectives on the Spanish property and rental market After Rightmove plc acquired the majority stake in holidaylettings.co.uk, the overseas part of our business, RightmoveOverseas teamed up with the holiday lettings website to provide comprehensive data on the overseas property market. Using... Holiday home website makes all the RightmovesWed 9 May 2007holidaylettings.co.uk is the UK’s new No1 for holiday home advertising holidaylettings.co.uk is now the new No1 advertising portal for holiday home owners, according to data produced by Hitwise® on May 3rd 2007*. The figures show that since its acquisition by Rightmove plc at the end of... Relationship with holidaylettings.co.uk strengthens ‘Superior’ customer careWed 2 May 2007International property developers The Superior Group are cementing new business relationships in order to provide their customers with the best service possible. International property developers The Superior Group are cementing new business... Parlez-vous, donde esta, quanto costa…?Mon 30 April 2007How holiday homeowners fare as linguists on the Continent In a recent survey of holiday homeowners, holidaylettings.co.uk dared to ask its customers how they fared when communicating in the country of their second home. Whilst the figures... Whatever happened to the traditional B&B?Wed 25 April 2007Choosing a DIY holiday doesn’t mean you have to make your own bed! There’s nothing better than the freedom of travelling from city to city, region to region and finding some bespoke accommodation along the way. The B&B is a welcoming, friendly bolthole for a night or two, or a week long respite... Fairway to Holiday HeavenWed 18 April 2007Take your clubs on an early Spring break with plenty to occupy the rest of your family too. What more could you want, a Championship golf course at the bottom of the garden, a sandy beach within pitching distance of the villa and an array of activities to entertain the non-golfing members of your... Find a hotspot of sunTue 17 April 2007Get a taste for this summer’s property hotspots. See for yourself why these destinations are drawing in the investors Every month or two there seems to be a new hotspot for property investment overseas, with new holiday homes popping up all over the world. Whether you want to visit somewhere... Rightmove and holidaylettings.co.uk join forcesTue 27 March 2007holidaylettings.co.uk partners with the UK's Number One property website Rightmove. Holiday Lettings has engaged in a new partnership with the UK’s Number One property website Rightmove, taking over its existing holiday lettings business. The deal gives holiday homeowners the opportunity to... Easter Family FunMon 5 March 2007Book a late Easter family break and save £££s Easter is not just about chocolate and hot cross buns, it is also one of the busiest holiday seasons, with families taking advantage of the long weekend to escape. Whether you are looking for some early sun or wishing to holiday closer to... Race is on for summer holiday homesWed 14 February 2007Figures from holiday home rental portal www.holidaylettings.co.uk show thoughts of summer sunshine and holiday escapes are what people consider most in January. New Years’ parties and resolutions are mere memories and the excitement of recent... Educate yourselves this EasterFri 2 February 2007School holidays aren’t just about kids – here are some great getaways for adults and teachers too Easter is a promising break for anyone who gets to take advantage of a four day holiday at the decree of the state. If you’re a teacher, however, you’re likely to have at least two weeks to play... Take a break & rediscover those loving feelingsWed 24 January 2007Valentine’s Day is for both of you. Book some time off and find a location where the two of you can rekindle romance by a log fire or crashing waves Make Valentine’s Day something special for both of you this year. Remove the stress, avoid the commercial hype, escape it all and spend some time... Holiday Home Numbers Are Sky HighFri 19 January 2007www.holidaylettings.co.uk adds its 10,000th holiday home as the overseas investment drive continues and more and more consumers choose the DIY holiday option Cheap flights, more holiday options and the surge in overseas holiday home purchases has... Holiday Home FeverTue 2 January 2007A survey by www.holidaylettings.co.uk reveals the continuing hunger amongst homeowners to invest in a second property Following a successful year www.holidaylettings.co.uk recently conducted a survey of its 6,000 holiday homeowners. The results show... Hot holiday homes in 2007Mon 18 December 2006The New Year property hotspots have already been touted but, before you buy check out the competition by staying in a holiday home in the region of choice Thinking of buying abroad? Ross Elder, MD of www.holidaylettings.co.uk shares advice with... A holiday home is for life, not just for rentWed 13 December 2006A recent survey by www.holidaylettings.co.uk reveals a sense of attachment to life abroad and retiring to the sun. Jet-to-let purchases are the talk of the travel and property industries as more and more Brits buy up properties overseas. To assess the... The first snows are here!Tue 12 December 2006Fantastic news for all snow bunnies as the first ski-able, board-able snows hit the highest peaks www.holidaylettings.co.uk has some fantastic home-from-home chalets to choose from. Already the Matterhorn is dusted in its familiar icing sugar cool... More reasons to buy that holiday home in SpainThurs 30 November 2006Holiday Lettings keeps its homeowners informed on proposals to reduce Capital Gains taxes payable by non-residents in Spain. If you are about to purchase a holiday home in Spain or sell up and buy another elsewhere can you wait until the New Year... Only Prince in the VillageThurs 23 November 2006www.holidaylettings.co.uk. offer the royal couple some top tips on letting out their Welsh holiday home The news of Charles and Camilla’s buy-to-let holiday home close to Myddfai, near Llandovery in Carmarthenshire will enable the couple to make a... Do Something Different over the Festive SeasonThurs 23 November 2006There’s still plenty of time to book some time away over Christmas and New Year; let www.holidaylettings.co.uk do the searching for you You don’t have to go too far from home to feel a sense of escapism. Even if you still intend to be cooking the... Is your holiday home ready for the next rental year?Tue 21 November 2006Make sure you and your property are ready for the influx of bookings in the New Year with advice from www.holidaylettings.co.uk For the majority of holiday homeowners the peak season has been and gone for this year. Late autumn is a quieter time; you... Coastal Exodus – Brits Discover Spanish CitiesWed 15 November 2006The British love of Spain continues as Brits buy up developments in Spanish cities Recent figures produced by www.holidaylettings.co.uk show a continuing growth in the purchase and supply of holiday homes in Spain. Even now, with Spain an established... Holiday Lettings Launches Owners AdviceTue 7 November 2006www.holidaylettings.co.uk today launches its new ‘Advice for Owners’ section, leading the way in advising holiday homeowners how to get the most out of their investment. Now providing support to over 8,000 holiday homeowners and with an abundance of... Sun, Sand & Just A Little LoveMon 6 November 2006Relight those romantic fires with www.holidaylettings.co.uk in The Bahamas The chill of winter has set in and daylight hours are dwindling by the minute. If you have already fallen into daydreams of sun-filled days and romantic walks along sandy... A Good Year for Holiday LettingsWed 25 October 2006If the escapist in you is eager to follow in Russell Crowe’s fictional footsteps, www.holidaylettings.co.uk have some great Provencal retreats to offer. Russell Crowe’s latest movie to hit the big screen this Friday tells of his inheritance of a... Return on your holiday home investmentThurs 5 October 2006Holiday home lettings expert provides the know-how on getting the most out of your holiday home. Ross Elder of www.holidaylettings.co.uk offered a helping hand to homeowners at last week’s ‘A Place in the Sun’ exhibition at the NEC. Ross and his... Visit Spain For Your Half-Term EscapeFri 22 September 2006Escape the Autumn gloom and make your children have the best half term ever – by giving them a break away from home in sunny Spain. You don’t need to spend a fortune to be able to afford these last minute deals and you don’t have to traipse around travel agents with bored kids. Simply log on to... From Heartache to JoyTue 5 September 2006For one childless couple the discovery of pregnancy bought a dramatic rethink to their lives Julie and Andy Butters were a typical professional couple living in London leading busy and successful lives when their world was shattered after being were told they could not have children. ...Holidays with a differenceTue 29 August 2006Holidaylettings.co.uk offering unusual accommodation at the click of a button Are you tired of holidaying in yet another Spanish multi-storey hotel or French campsite? In today’s expanding holiday property letting market the world is your oyster when choosing somewhere out of the... Holidaymakers Undeterred from TravellingThurs 10 August 2006In light of today’s terrorism threat and the disruption to flights, www.holidaylettings.co.uk can announce that none of their customers have reported any of their bookings being cancelled. Ross Elder, Managing Director of holidaylettings.co.uk says:”... Turkish DelightMon 7 August 2006How one couple managed to renovate their Turkish holiday home for under £15,000 For one happy couple, Adrian and Susie George, the dream of owning a buy-to-let property abroad has now become a reality. Eighteen months ago they bought a derelict building in Kalkan, Turkey, a popular... World-Cup Weary Seeks Sport-Free SanctuaryThurs 15 June 2006If the weeks of football madness, weekends of Motor-racing, the build-up to the British Open, and the prospect of Wimbledon are driving you to distraction, why not turn your back on the sport-crazed masses and have a holiday away from it all? Here are a few choice offerings from Holiday Lettings... Shake Your Booty!Tue 13 December 2005Put your best foot forward this spring and book a break with holidaylettings.co.uk at the infamous Rio de Janeiro Carnival in February. Looking directly out over the famous Ipanema Beach, a two-bedroom, two-bathroom (sleeps 5) apartment is available for £566 per week. The apartment, which... For Auld Lang SyneTue 13 December 2005Celebrate the passing of the old year with a proper party – book a break with www.holidaylettings.co.uk in Edinburgh and join in the traditional Hogmanay festivities. Holiday Lettings have a spacious and stylish one bedroom apartment available to let for the New Year break in Scotland’s beautiful... Escape With The Family At Half TermMon 26 September 2005Looking for inspiration for the autumn half-term? Take a look at holidaylettings.co.uk and choose from a vast range of child friendly holiday homes with fun packed activities nearby. Why not spend a few days on the Breton beaches, or explore the natural beauty of the Tuscan Hills? Go... Post Summer Sunshine BreaksTue 20 September 2005Now is the perfect time to plan ahead and book a post summer break. Take advantage of the range of low-cost flights across Europe this autumn and treat yourself and your family to a long weekend or half-term break in one of the many holiday homes holidaylettings.co.uk has to offer. More... Holiday Industry Shaken by Online RevolutionWed 10 August 2005Recent trends in the travel industry. The Internet is shaking up the holiday industry like never before, the latest figures from the UK’s leading travel companies has revealed. As holiday homeowners and holidaymakers use technology to bypass traditional companies and interact directly... Young GunsFri 8 July 2005Two young entrepreneurs are shaking up the holiday industry from their headquarters in St Clements. Ross Elder and Andy Firth run the fastest growing holiday home rental site on the internet, and their impact is being felt by the multi billion pound travel companies as more Brits book their own... Going on holiday has just got easier - and cheaperWed 1 June 2005Cheaper and easier holidays with Holiday Lettings. Planning a holiday is always time-consuming, but thanks to a revamped service from Holiday Lettings, it has just got easier and cheaper than ever before. Holidaymakers can save themselves thousands of pounds by renting villas or... Oxford Students! Save a Fortune on Accommodation...Tue 31 May 2005Students save on accommodation by booking online. Oxford students planning their post-finals holiday could save a small fortune by finding and booking their summer accommodation online, thanks to local company HolidayLettings.co.uk. Situated... Booking enquiries direct to your mobileSat 28 May 2005Booking enquiries direct to your mobile Holiday Lettings launches free SMS service A new, free service from Holiday Lettings (www.holidaylettings.co.uk) makes holiday bookings faster and easier. Holiday homeowners can now get rental... |
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