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Many of us lead very busy lives, but if you’re a property landlord renting out one or several properties, there will be days when you feel that urgent tasks are piling up and there are things that you’ve no control over.
Are you considering letting out your property to take advantage of the expanding Airbnb property management market?
Airbnb is a term that appears to be slowly creeping into everyday language. We hear of friends and colleagues going away for a weekend break and staying at an airbnb, or people planning a future trip and looking at airbnb properties for their accommodation.
From cleaning and communicating to check-in and laundry, did you know that airbnb property management can take on average around 50 hours a month to successfully handle on your own?
We live in an increasingly visual society. People don’t always seem to have time these days to read the finer detail, so their first impression of something often come from a picture or a photograph.
The days may be getting shorter and significantly colder, but our capital city can warm the cockles of anyone’s heart at this time of year. Edinburgh is very much regarded as a festival capital of the world, these days, and it proudly wears this crown all year round!
When it comes to Airbnb property management more and more guests are increasingly expecting ‘smart’ technologies when they arrive at a new Airbnb.
Airbnb property management can be a lucrative business. Whether you’re new to airbnb or an experienced investor properties, you’ll still need a little help.
As an airbnb property management host, you’ll quickly appreciate that there are periods during the year when bookings dip, or are less fluid than in busy periods.
Thinking of letting out your property to take advantage of the growing Airbnb property management phenomenon? You should consider whether you’re ready to do so.
At Elite we’ve been studying trends in the airbnb market for a while now and have learnt from our own and competitors experiences on what you need to get started
A few small finishing touches can make all the difference to your airbnb property and the overall experience your guests’ receive leading to better customer reviews
You’re looking forward to income rolling in but you’re still a little unsure about the tax implications of renting out your airbnb property
In just a couple of weeks time, the city comes alive as thousands of performers and spectators congregate in the streets of Edinburgh for the Annual Festival Fringe
Whether you're new to Airbnb property management, or have experience of letting your property, you can always create further opportunities to maximise rental income
With over 40,000 properties available for booking, Edinburgh's holiday property let market is favoured by tourists and business travellers from across the globe
It doesn’t matter, whether you’re an Airbnb host in London, Dubai, Paris, Hong Kong or Edinburgh, chances are that you’ll come across some very demanding guests
We all lead busy lives nowadays, but if you’re a landlord renting out a property, or several properties, things can and very often get fraught and quite stressful.
Do you often struggle to get good quality reviews from your guests? It’s a problem many Airbnb hosts have and one that isn’t always easy to overcome.
Setting a price for your airbnb property can be tricky for hosts to decide, but it’s also one of the most important factors when it comes to property management.
If you’re letting out your Airbnb property, it’s encouraging when you receive bookings, but it’s even better when guests return to enjoy your property again
Thinking of letting out your property to take advantage of the growing Airbnb property management phenomenon? You should think about whether you’re completely ready
Increasingly, more and more people are becoming aware of the lucrative financial benefits of the Edinburgh Airbnb property revolution, which is thriving.
As we noted in our recent blog, tourism is soaring in Scotland’s capital, and there’s always something going on, no matter what time of year you visit.
Short term letting is particularly attractive if there are regular periods during the year when you know you’re going to be away and your property lies empty.
Known for its centuries of industrial prowess, creative contributions and possessing an unique charm, the city of Glasgow is globally renowned, as a ‘must see’ city.
Short term letting is particularly attractive if there are regular periods during the year when you know you’re going to be away and your property lies empty
You’ll probably know that airbnb properties, hotels and other accommodation - both here and abroad - need to comply with strict guest safety laws.
Edinburgh is a beautiful and vibrant city, with many visitor attractions rich in culture with centuries of history to lose yourself in.
Reasons to invest in Airbnb in Edinburgh
If you have an investment property, or are thinking about acquiring one, chances are you’ve heard of the Airbnb revolution and the lucrative benefits of the short-term rental market. There are many factors influencing Airbnb success, but a significant one is location. If your property, or maybe it’s your spare room, is located in the centre of a popular tourist destination, such as Edinburgh, you’ve a great chance of succeeding, given that Scotland’s capital city is the second most visited city in the UK, behind London.
Why Edinburgh?
According to the City of Edinburgh Council’s 2017 Edinburgh by Numbers report, 4.01 million tourists visited Edinburgh in 2015; 2.47 million from the UK and 1.54 million from overseas.
With one of the world’s most iconic castles and a significant proportion of Scotland’s tourist attractions, Edinburgh’s popularity continues to go from strength to strength. And it’s not just during the Festival that the city sees an influx of visitors, it’s now all year around. Being relatively compact Edinburgh tourists can tick off ‘bucket list’ items in a relatively short space of time.
Edinburgh is, of course, also one of Europe’s leading business communities with impressive venues such as the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC), Assembly Rooms, Usher Hall. It’s also a major UK financial hub with accessible transport links, all of which also makes it very appealing for short stay business visitors.
Why choose Airbnb Management with Elite?
With many city centre hotels and Bed and Breakfasts charging premium rates, and not always being able to accommodate family groups, (average occupancy rates were 83% in 2016) the global airbnb phenomenon has arrived in Edinburgh and Elite Property Management is a leading player in managing short-term lets.
With an impressive property portfolio, ranging from Georgian townhouses, six bedroom apartments to city centre flats, we’ve something to suit every guest's needs from special occasions of a few days, up to longer three months stays.
Whilst it’s an extremely competitive market with almost 10,000 property listings in Edinburgh alone, there are opportunities for investors to make significant rental incomes with guest demand currently exceeding supply.
As a top end property management service, Elite gets you started, and manage the entire letting process taking ownership of all of the stress and everyday issues that arise. Additionally, the dedicated team at Elite:
provides peace of mind in the knowledge that not only is your home well looked after, but your guests are also receiving a first class service from start to finish
ensures the safety and comfort of all guests, from families to individual business visitors
creates the right service ensuring that guest communication and attention to detail is fully professional from date of enquiry, through to check-in onto departure
manages the expectations and supports owners in terms of property maintenance and standards of cleanliness, whilst offering styling tips on how to always get the best out of your property
Speak to the Airbnb Management Experts
Find out more about Elite and how we can help you move into the property letting market.
Whether you’ve been an airbnb property host for a few years or even just a few months, chances are that you’ll have already encountered at least one dissatisfied guest.