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    The Essential Guide to Holiday Let Insurance in the UK

    Thinking about renting out your property as a holiday let in the UK? One of the most important things you need is the right insurance....

    by Pass the Keys

    | Airbnb Tips | Airbnb Management | Holiday Let Management | Short-Lets | Vacation rental | Property | Short Term Rental | Insurance |

    24 Jun 2025

    Flexible Cancellation Policies for STRs: Game-Changer or Revenue Risk?

    Flexible cancellation policies have become one of the most debated aspects of running a short-term rental (STR) business. With guests...

    by Pass the Keys

    | Airbnb Tips | Airbnb Management | Holiday Let Management | Vacation rental | Property |

    24 Jun 2025

    How Newcastle Landlords Can Prepare for the Renters Reform Bill

    What local landlords need to know about the biggest rental reform in a generation What Is the Renters Reform Bill—and Why Does It Matter in...

    by Pass the Keys Newcastle

    | Airbnb Tips | Holiday Let Management | Host | Newcastle | Vacation rental | Short Term Rental |

    10 Jun 2025

    Airbnb’s Strategic Pivot: Winning Over Casual Hosts and Nature-Seeking Guests

    Airbnb’s newest global ad campaign signals a sharp strategic turn aimed at reshaping its identity in the post-pandemic travel landscape....

    by Pass the Keys

    | Airbnb Tips | Airbnb Management | Holiday Let Management | Vacation rental |

    29 May 2025

    How to Avoid the 100% Council Tax Premium on Second Homes in England

    What's Happening in April 2025? From April 2025, local authorities in England will be able to apply a 100% council tax premium on furnished...

    by Pass the Keys

    | Airbnb Tips | Airbnb Management | Short-Lets | Short term letting | Short Term Rental | airbnb |

    13 May 2025

    Parking in London: Resident Tips & Hidden Free Zones

    Parking in London can feel like navigating a labyrinth—congested roads, high fees, strict regulations, and ever-changing signage leave both...

    by Pass the Keys London

    | Airbnb Tips | Holiday Let Management | London | Vacation rental | Short Term Rental | Business Travel | Parking |

    12 May 2025

    How Second Homeowners in England Can Combat a 100% Increase in Council Tax

    If you're a second homeowner in England, you've likely heard about the Government's recent policy shift allowing local councils to...

    by Pass the Keys

    | Airbnb Tips | Airbnb Management | Host | Short-Lets | Short term letting | Short Term Rental | airbnb |

    09 May 2025

    Preparing Your Property for the Rental Market in Worthing

    Once you’ve decided to rent out your property in Worthing—whether as a holiday home, corporate let, or long-term residence—thoughtful...

    by Pass the Keys Worthing

    | Airbnb Tips | Interior Design | Holiday Let Management | Worthing | Short term letting | Vacation rental |

    30 Apr 2025

    Renters Reform Bill 2024: Why More Landlords Are Switching to Short-Term Lets

    As the Renters (Reform) Bill edges closer to becoming law, landlords across the UK are facing a monumental shift in the private rental...

    by Pass the Keys

    | Airbnb Tips | Airbnb Management | Holiday Let Management | Host | Short-Lets | Short term letting | Short Term Rental | airbnb |

    25 Apr 2025

    We’re Celebrating 10 Years of Innovation and Growth in Short-Term Letting 🎉

    This month marks a major milestone for us at Pass the Keys - 10 years since we launched with a mission to transform short-term letting in...

    by Pass the Keys

    | Airbnb Tips | Airbnb Management | Host | Short-Lets | Short term letting | Short Term Rental |

    23 Apr 2025

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