Furnish your home bearing in mind that it will be rented out. Use good quality, robust furniture and equipment that can be easily cleaned and will not be high maintenance. Keep glass at a minimum. The rental rates you can charge will reflect the standard of your furnishing and equipment. Accept that things may get broken, as they do in your main home, so don’t put in items that you will fret over if they do get broken. Their is normal wear and tera nd then items that security deposit cover.
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Kitchens: These must be fully equipped. A dishwasher is essential these days, as no one wants to wash up on holiday. A microwave, a washing machine these are expected. Cutlery, glass, crockery and kitchen utensils are not expensive, so don’t stint them – allow for at least double the maximum number that will stay. Make sure that pans, coffee pots and tea pots are big enough. Worktops should be easy to keep clean. |
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Bedrooms: Beds and sofabeds must be good quality and comfortable, there should be bedside tables and lamps, at least one hairdryer and ample hanging and storage space, with good quality clothes hangers. Spend a night in each bedroom to check it out for yourself so it is practical, or listen to your managers advice, they know. |
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Linens: Make sure you have at least two sets of linen for every bed, to allow for same day changeovers. Also, have a good supply of bathroom towels, 1 large 1 small per person, tablecloths, kitchen cloths etc. |
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Furniture and flooring: This should be hard wearing, low maintenance, not easily damaged and easy to clean. Wooden or tiled floors with rugs are a good idea, together with washable throws for soft furnishing. bathrooms should be tiled, or have cork floors – not carpets. Shower mats are a must |
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Other equipment: You need to have a balance between having enough little personal things like books, vases, and ornaments to make the place look like a home rather than a hotel room, but do not clutter it with miscellaneous rejects from your main home. Try to create an atmosphere appropriate to the location of the holiday home. do not leav lots of personal items cluttering the property. |
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Your personal items: Allocate a storage area or cupboard where you can store your own personal items, or things with high or sentimental value, and keep it locked when you are away. Properties must have a safe these days, it is a requirement of the categorisation process. |
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