Have you renovated with short term rentals in mind?

6 years ago

With the rise in prominence of self-catered options for holiday accommodation, have you renovated your home with the intention to host holiday-makers, or short-term guests?

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If so - what changes have you made? Have you built a self-contained studio within your house (or garden), or done up a spare room?

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6 years ago
Assuming you are planning to stay in your current property indefinitely? If so, despite the additional expense, I think a self-contained option would be a better investment in the long run - financially, as well as not having to sacrifice the privacy of your own home. A great option to provide additional cash flow and offset against your mortgage.
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