Why rent out your property to holidaymakers?

With the rise in popularity of private rentals, renting out your holiday home could make a substantial contribution towards running costs, or even enable you to live the dream of a career change or permanent move abroad.

Around one in five holidaymakers now opt for a holiday rental and they are the second most popular type of accommodation after hotels according to research from HomeAway.co.uk. Discerning holidaymakers searching for quality, but at a good price increasingly appreciate the space, value and amenities holiday homes provide.

Properties advertised on HomeAway.co.uk are rented out on average 15 weeks per year, generating income of £10,000 or more. More than half of all owners advertising on the website partially cover their costs with holiday rentals and a third cover them all. 

If you own a holiday home and want to see how much you could earn, HomeAway.co.uk’s Owner Resources section contains all you need to know, including a beginner’s guide to renting, a rental income calculator, and a wealth of articles, tips and advice.