Financial and legal information

Financial and legal information

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You might be wondering how to arrange a holiday let mortgage, or maybe you’re about to fill in your tax return and don’t know where to start. Doing the paperwork for your holiday cottage can sometimes be a bit daunting, but we’re here to help.

With over 30 years’ experience of letting cottages in the UK, we’ve had plenty of practice in guiding owners through all the technical information that comes with owning a holiday cottage.

Whether you’re looking for help navigating mortgages and insurance or want tips on how to shave valuable pounds off your energy bill, read our expert guides which are all designed to demystify the logistical side of holiday letting.


Financial advice

Furnished holiday lets

Tax implications

Holiday lets are subject to their own separate tax rules, and we’ve made them easy to understand in this handy guide.

Furnished holiday let advice

Mortgages

Mortgages

Find out the difference between holiday let and residential mortgages with our handy guide.

Holiday let mortgages

Insurance

Insurance

Here’s how to find the best holiday cottage insurance to protect you, your guests and your property.

Holiday let insurance

Furnished holiday lets

Capital allowances

Many furnished holiday let (FHL) owners are unaware of the potential tax savings they can access through capital allowances (CAs). With high interest rates and rising property maintenance costs, it's crucial for holiday let owners to take advantage of available tax incentives.

A summary of capital allowances advice


Energy tips

Energy efficiency

Energy efficiency

Here’s how to help the planet and your bank balance at the same time.

Make your home energy efficient

Save money

Cut your energy bill

Follow our handy tips and tricks for saving money on your holiday let’s utilities.

How to save money


Legal and logistical information

Legislation

Letting rules made easy

Let us guide you through all you need to know about holiday home legislation.

Holiday home legislation

Security

Security advice

Here’s how to ensure you can get first-class security for your second home.

Secure your home

Wood burners

Wood burner legislation

If you’re adding a wood burner or open fire to your let, here’s what you need to know.

Learn more about wood burners

Ventilation

Ventilation tips

Help protect your home against condensation and damp with our useful industry advice.

Holiday cottage ventilation


Ask the experts

For more tips and tricks on how to maximise your letting, we're here to help. And we’re always on the lookout for new owners to let their properties, whatever the style and appeal. 

With an exceptional team who are dedicated to showcasing your property to help maximise its true potential, you get a simple, stress-free and successful letting experience that delivers you a healthy return.

If you are considering letting your holiday home, then we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch and let us help you on your journey. Call 01237 459991 or send us a message.

You can also download a free letting guide.

 

 

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