• Preface
• The Property Ladder
• Location
• Preparing Your Property
• A Look At The Rooms On Offer
• Marketing
• Bookings
• Maintenance
• Receiving Guests
• Inventories And Check Lists
• The Financial Aspect

How To Buy And Let A Holiday Cottage

• Preface
• The Property Ladder
  • Opportunities
  • Will Buying To Let Work For Me?
  • Can I Afford It?
• Location
  • Choosing The Right Area
  • Choosing The Right Property
  • What Have I Got To Offer?
• Preparing Your Property
  • Appealing To The Largest Market
  • How Should I Decorate And Furnish My Property?
  • How To Decorate
  • Buying Furniture And Equipment
  • Safety
• A Look At The Rooms On Offer
  • Available Rooms
  • What To Provide In Each Room
• Marketing
  • Grading Your Property
  • Using A Holiday Company
  • Marketing The Property Yourself
  • Advertising
  • Deciding How Much To Charge
  • Charging For Extras
  • How Long Is The Holiday Season?
• Bookings
  • Deposit And Balances
  • Cancellations
  • How Many Bookings Can I Expect?
  • How Can I Increase My Bookings?
  • Shorts Breaks And Discounts
• Maintenance
  • Maintaining The Property Yourself
  • Employing The Service Of A Housekeeper
• Receiving Guests
  • Arrivals
• Inventories And Check Lists
  • Listing And Checking Contents
  • Breakages
• The Financial Aspect
  • Council Tax
  • Value Added Tax
  • Capital Gains Tax
  • Inheritance Tax
  • Taxable Profit
  • Allowable Expenses
  • Capital Allowances
  • Working Out Your Taxable Profit Or Loss
  • Profit Or Loss?