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by Annieb
Wed Aug 30, 2017 10:06 am
Forum: Just starting out
Topic: Can anyone recommend an ant-slip tiled floor product
Replies: 4
Views: 1128

anti slip

Boys - Thank you for your suggestion. I have ordered some Lithofin and am keeping fingers crossed that it will make a difference.
by Annieb
Tue Aug 22, 2017 12:41 pm
Forum: Managing your property
Topic: Cleaning Costs
Replies: 19
Views: 2914

cleaning costs

I pay my housekeeper 70 pounds for a changeover and on top of this we pay for laundry costs. She drops the linen off at the laundry and collects it when ready. We have a 2 bedroom bungalow with a shower room, bathroom and a utility and sunroom. We also pay the housekeeper an extra twenty pounds to m...
by Annieb
Wed Aug 16, 2017 10:55 am
Forum: Just starting out
Topic: Bedrooms
Replies: 4
Views: 1175

We have only started advertising through a rental company for the first time recently so have no long term advice. We have taken 10 bookings so far this year since July for a two bedroom bungalow. Out of those ten two were couples. We are very close to the sea and the majority of the booking in July...
by Annieb
Tue Aug 15, 2017 7:24 pm
Forum: Just starting out
Topic: Can anyone recommend an ant-slip tiled floor product
Replies: 4
Views: 1128

Can anyone recommend an ant-slip tiled floor product

Hi I have just had our first guest review back which was excellent, but there was one comment about the conservatory glossy ceramic tiles being slippy. Can anyone recommend a product to reduce the slipperiness of the surface of glossy tiles. We have upgraded the whole house bar the conservatory as i...
by Annieb
Sat Aug 12, 2017 1:28 pm
Forum: Just starting out
Topic: accountant with holiday rental experience
Replies: 4
Views: 1489

accountant with holiday rental experience

Many thanks to Casscat, Nuthatch and Ianh100 for their suggestions. I will investigate these further.
Thank you very much
by Annieb
Tue Aug 08, 2017 2:16 pm
Forum: Just starting out
Topic: accountant with holiday rental experience
Replies: 4
Views: 1489

accountant with holiday rental experience

Hi I would be grateful if anyone can recommend an accountant with holiday rental experience . We have just started renting out a small bungalow in North Cornwall. We have little experience in this area and was hoping for someone who has reasonable fees. We live in Buckinghamshire. I guess it does no...
by Annieb
Sat Aug 05, 2017 10:26 am
Forum: Just starting out
Topic: BATH MATS - which type to stand up to commercial laundry
Replies: 5
Views: 1263

BATH MATS - which type to stand up to commercial laundry

Hi Thank you so much for all your replies. i have been busy looking at the website links provided above and have decided to order bath mats from next and the house of eden and see which stand up to the laundry best. I appreciate the point about considering the drying time too as I do not want mouldy...
by Annieb
Fri Aug 04, 2017 12:48 pm
Forum: Just starting out
Topic: BATH MATS - which type to stand up to commercial laundry
Replies: 5
Views: 1263

BATH MATS - which type to stand up to commercial laundry

Hi. I have just had my first guests at my holiday let this week and am hoping no news is good news as renting through a holiday company. I do not think the bath mats I have bought (at the last minute as I had forgotten about needing these) will stand up too well to being washed in a commercial laund...
by Annieb
Wed Jul 19, 2017 9:59 am
Forum: Managing your property
Topic: Fire Extinguishers
Replies: 10
Views: 2795

Fire Extinguishers

I am a little unsure what to do at the moment after a fire check.I had looked on the internet and phoned the local fire station who recommended I purchase a CO2 extinguisher for our holiday rental. I also purchased a 1 metre British standard fire blanket from amazon, and plug in emergency torch. I t...
by Annieb
Tue Jul 04, 2017 7:33 am
Forum: Just starting out
Topic: Cleaner costs North Cornwall
Replies: 4
Views: 1857

Cleaning costs

Thank you so much for the responses I have received re cleaning costs. You have really helped. The lady I have lives opposite my rental and we will hopefully be available from the 21st july for any bookings. A holiday company local to our rental in North Cornwall will be doing some management of the...
by Annieb
Thu Jun 22, 2017 12:53 pm
Forum: Just starting out
Topic: Cleaner costs North Cornwall
Replies: 4
Views: 1857

Cleaner costs North Cornwall

Hi All, I tried to post earlier so apologies if my query gets posted twice. I am just getting the hang of what to do. I have just bought and renovated a seaside holiday rental and am hoping to register with a letting agent next week. I have a cleaner lined up who lives close to the property but have...