It is inevitable that eventually as you work in the holiday rental market you will meet the dreaded awkward customer. Jon explains how to handle such customers who are determined to make an easy transaction difficult. KEY TAKEAWAYSTry to und

Making The Most Of Your Market Opportunities

Apr 11th, 2023 15m 48s

Jon takes a look at the market and the opportunities available to get the most from your own holiday home and, regardless of the market, how you can take full advantage of the situation whatever it turns out to be by using modern analysis softw

Promoting Your Property And Automation

Mar 28th, 2023 12m 3s

Jon details how you can ensure good quality regular bookings into your rental property. He talks about changed habits post-pandemic and what you need to consider to keep your season fully booked and lucrative using online platforms and time-sav

Timing Your Entry and Negotiating Tip

Mar 22nd, 2023 15m 47s

Jon explains the principle of timing and how important it is particularly in a seaside town. At the time of filming, it is low season and consequently, the occupancy and the workload are much lower than it is at the height of summer. Here are s

How Holiday Letting is a Good Choice in an Array of Options For Your Property

Mar 15th, 2023 25m 6s

Jon interviews Rich Laycock, Spa Properties client, Scarborough lover, holiday homeowner and property portfolio owner, about his experience of holiday rentals, being a landlord, investment diversity, future plans, Spa Properties comprehensive s

Creating The Right Environment

Mar 8th, 2023 20m 51s

In this episode, Jon interviews his in-house expert in the practical set-up for holiday homes, his wife and partner in Spa Properties, Lynn Stanton. They discuss the 45 properties they have worked on over the fifteen years in the business, comm

Spa Properties Direction

Mar 1st, 2023 17m 49s

Mike Moss of Action Coach Business Coaches interviews Jon on the podcast Business Spotlight about Spa Properties creation, fortunes and future. Listen in to find out what Spa Properties can do for you, its plans for the future and how you can b

Bane of Double Bookings

Feb 22nd, 2023 12m 24s

Double bookings are fairly inevitable in the holiday home industry and as a portfolio of managed property grows can become more likely. Sudden unavailability of properties, such as service problems like plumbing or electricity, can produce a si

Running The Property

Feb 15th, 2023 17m 14s

In this episode, Jon looks at running the property as a successful business and details the things you are going to have to consider when letting out the property including the day-to-day of gaining bookings, managing bookings, and preparing th

Setting It Up

Feb 15th, 2023 19m 6s

The next step after you purchase your property is setting up your holiday home as a holiday let. Jon presents a comprehensive list of considerations and requirements before you begin to let out your new holiday home. KEY TAKEAWAYSYou nee

Where Do You Want It?

Feb 15th, 2023 7m 4s

Join Jon in Scarborough amongst the seagulls as he explains the next consideration on your list when buying a holiday home, where? Your location can affect many aspects of your visits and your business, so Jon is here to map out the factors tha

What Type of Holiday Home?

Feb 15th, 2023 16m 55s

There are a lot of factors to consider when choosing a holiday home to purchase. If you are buying for your own use you only have to consider your own needs but if you are buying as an investment what factors do you need to consider to get the

Why Do You Want One?

Feb 15th, 2023 8m 50s

Welcome to Your Own Holiday Home, the podcast to help you navigate your way through the possible benefits and potential pitfalls of owning your own holiday home. Join Jon Stanton as he shares his 15 years of experience running Spa Properties, a

Introduction

Feb 15th, 2023 3m 42s

If you’re considering a holiday home or apartment in a seaside resort as an investment for your future, this podcast is for you.Scarborough’s Spa Properties are going to boom over the next 4 years, despite the current economic doom and gloom i