we've had an offer accepted yesterday on a barn conversion. 
Now the fun starts!Our offer has been accepted
Our offer has been accepted
we've had an offer accepted yesterday on a barn conversion. Now the fun starts!
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Giddy Goat
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Thanks for all these messages of goodwill. We're a little bit scared, but excited.
The barn won't be finished till late Dec/early january. The structure is all done but our one is still a shell. the developer said that now that it's sold, they'll switch from working on the one they were working on, which is not yet sold, to concentrate on getting ours done.
We thought it looked like an ideal spot, hope all those holiday makers out there agree!
In any event, we'd be happy to live there ourselves, eventually.
I'll keep you posted and am sure to be picking all your brains in months to come!
The barn won't be finished till late Dec/early january. The structure is all done but our one is still a shell. the developer said that now that it's sold, they'll switch from working on the one they were working on, which is not yet sold, to concentrate on getting ours done.
We thought it looked like an ideal spot, hope all those holiday makers out there agree!
In any event, we'd be happy to live there ourselves, eventually.
I'll keep you posted and am sure to be picking all your brains in months to come!
Re: Our offer has been accepted
Absolutely! The more you enjoy it, the more your guests will like it.Val wrote:: Now the fun starts!
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charles cawley
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We often refer people to LMH, it's really useful. Some extra information can also be found here:
http://www.countryholidaylets.co.uk/lan ... o-pack.htm
As you are not based in our area, we feel it okay to leave this link. You may know most of it, but there might be a thing or two useful in there.
We picked up a really useful tip from one of LMH newsletters:
If you have a woodburner and want to take a photo when it's not running, a bit of newspaper and a match does the job just fine.
Good luck with the new project. It takes courage to invest in these times, but well managed lets are in a good market.
http://www.countryholidaylets.co.uk/lan ... o-pack.htm
As you are not based in our area, we feel it okay to leave this link. You may know most of it, but there might be a thing or two useful in there.
We picked up a really useful tip from one of LMH newsletters:
If you have a woodburner and want to take a photo when it's not running, a bit of newspaper and a match does the job just fine.
Good luck with the new project. It takes courage to invest in these times, but well managed lets are in a good market.
No web-site for now.
Advice about holiday letting
Advice about holiday letting
Thanks, I've clicked on your link and read it all through . There's so much there that rings true with us. We're really excited about providing a top quality experience to our guests. We're comparing it with the experiences , both excellent and appalling , we've had as holiday cottage , bed and breakfast, and hotel guests.
We're going to draw on that to give our guests what we'd want if we were staying at our cottage.
I just can't wait to get started. May be meeting up with Sykes Cottages soon; feel unsure about going it alone initially as this is a new venture.
We're going to draw on that to give our guests what we'd want if we were staying at our cottage.
I just can't wait to get started. May be meeting up with Sykes Cottages soon; feel unsure about going it alone initially as this is a new venture.
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charles cawley
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Sykes is preferable to the behemoth which is expensive, and restrictive.
Negotiate to avoid exclusivity and for a reasonable commission rate. This can often be done. You can then have some early cashflow as your business develops. Before signing check the break clauses and reduce the time required by as much as you can. Some large agencies expect many months break notice and often the opportunity to do this comes only once a year... if you are not careful you can be locked in for well over 12 months with certain agencies. This sort of practice often makes home owners quite angry especially if they are locked into exclusive deals and bookings are poor.
Some agencies have the cheek to expect commission on private rentals... this sort of thing is close to offensive.
Advertising is a cost you will have to accept for your own bookings, the agent's fee is a form of advertising cost also. (cost of sale). Do not get to hung up on organic search results and SEO.... the sandbox tends to last for six to nine months so the choice and use of internet advertising is important.
Good luck
Negotiate to avoid exclusivity and for a reasonable commission rate. This can often be done. You can then have some early cashflow as your business develops. Before signing check the break clauses and reduce the time required by as much as you can. Some large agencies expect many months break notice and often the opportunity to do this comes only once a year... if you are not careful you can be locked in for well over 12 months with certain agencies. This sort of practice often makes home owners quite angry especially if they are locked into exclusive deals and bookings are poor.
Some agencies have the cheek to expect commission on private rentals... this sort of thing is close to offensive.
Advertising is a cost you will have to accept for your own bookings, the agent's fee is a form of advertising cost also. (cost of sale). Do not get to hung up on organic search results and SEO.... the sandbox tends to last for six to nine months so the choice and use of internet advertising is important.
Good luck
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Advice about holiday letting
Advice about holiday letting
Very good luck with your venture. With a lot a work i feel sure you will do well.
ASAP i would suggest you get your website off the ground. Google takes time to find you and the sooner you start the better.
A blog on the area, perhaps including the story of the build linking back to your website will help with your google rankings.
When building / fitting out, think renter / business, rather than your own home i.e. a dark carpet will be much better than a white one.
Bsest wishes
Derek
ASAP i would suggest you get your website off the ground. Google takes time to find you and the sooner you start the better.
A blog on the area, perhaps including the story of the build linking back to your website will help with your google rankings.
When building / fitting out, think renter / business, rather than your own home i.e. a dark carpet will be much better than a white one.
Bsest wishes
Derek
Good luck with it all Val!
You might do well to have a look at the latest postings on this thread in case it affects the timescale in which you choose to do things.
You might do well to have a look at the latest postings on this thread in case it affects the timescale in which you choose to do things.
Yes , I've been reading the Directgov site on and off for a while now, boy oh boy, what a cure for insomnia, it would put Kalms out of business
I'm thinking it won't affect us too much, in terms of the days available , well it's available 365 days and if we can't exceed the minimum days rented , there's no hope really.
Basically we have nothing to compare it too as we haven't got off the ground yet ( have been told the completion date at at last -will be mid Jan now)- so we'll adjust to meet the rules as they are.
I've been reading the threads on scam emails which are quite depressing.
I'm thinking it won't affect us too much, in terms of the days available , well it's available 365 days and if we can't exceed the minimum days rented , there's no hope really.
Basically we have nothing to compare it too as we haven't got off the ground yet ( have been told the completion date at at last -will be mid Jan now)- so we'll adjust to meet the rules as they are.
I've been reading the threads on scam emails which are quite depressing.