A host’s secret to success
Secrets of the trade - hear what some of our Monday to Friday hosts recommend to rent out your room.
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When it comes to MondaytoFridaying, there’s no one better to share their essential tips for success, than our hosts themselves.
So we asked you what made the difference in finding a perfect lodger for your spare room.
Here’s what our Monday to Friday hosts had to share:
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“The secret to success is to interview prospects and trust your instincts”
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“Check that the public transport to their place of work will be optimal. A short commute is essential.”
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“Consider the figure that the occupancy needs to cost them in relation to other accommodation options in the area. For example below £80 per night, over that and it becomes borderline whether or not they should use a hotel.”
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"Ease maintenance hassle – e.g. organising the laundering of sheets, shirts etc, or making all bills included"
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"Think about tax - I charge circa £650/ month for 4 nights/ week because as a higher rate tax payer, the incremental increase isn't worth the decrease in customer satisfaction and paying extra tax."
Find a lodger for your spare room today by following the steps here, or let us know your secrets to success!