As Easter Weekend draws near, holiday home owners in the New Forest will be looking forward to the start of the new holiday season. And New Forest Escapes, the Lymington-based award-winning local holiday home rental experts, are on a house hunt. Read on!
We're on a House Hunt: Join Us!
New Forest Escapes, the award-winning, truly local holiday home experts are on a house hunt. Based in Lymington, New Forest Escapes already have a portfolio of character, luxe and quirky homes in the Forest and on the coast. However, with the interest for sustainable staycations on the rise, the team are keen to encourage holiday home owners and property investors to drop by the office for a no-obligation chat, to find out how New Forest Escapes can maximise each holiday home’s revenue potential.
Jane Wilkinson, MD, New Forest Escapes, says ‘As the largest locally owned, 100% independent holiday home company, we are able to partner with second home owners and investors on an individual and flexible basis.’Wilkinson, MD, New Forest Escapes, says ‘As the largest locally owned, 100% independent holiday home company, we are able to partner with second home owners and investors on an individual and flexible basis.’
Jane explains: ‘We deliver dream holidays for guests, but we also talk facts, figures, and do a lot of hand holding with our host owners – who all have different requirements and situations. We can explain factors such as maintenance and property management costs, and supply your mortgage provider with a rental income valuation. We know all our owners personally and genuinely do our best for each of them.
‘Our dynamic pricing means we’re always closely tracking the market to help our hosts achieve the best possible results. Owners can lose 20-30% of potential revenue by using static prices, whereas we adopt a best practice, smart approach, targeting both long and short breaks, and pricing for profit or occupancy in response to demand. On average hosts can expect to make anything from £25,000pa for a one-bed retreat to £90,000 plus pa for a glam five-bed multigenerational wow pad!
‘Key drivers for the best returns are professional photography – styling each property for seasonal and lifestyle imagery. We are selling the holiday experience rather than the house, and our approach ensures higher click-through rates, stronger pricing and higher revenue.’
The team can also advise about investing in revenue driving amenities. These include EV charging, dog-friendly enclosed gardens, fire pits, wood burners, and high speed wi-fi, while a hot tub alone can increase annual revenue by 20%!
Jane continues: ‘Reviews are everything when it comes to holiday lets, and New Forest Escapes helps by ensuring the property team looking after your property is top notch.’
Interest in climate-smart staycations
With a growing demand for climate-smart, low-carbon, eco-friendly holidays, there’s never been a better time to partner with New Forest Escapes, who have won awards for their approach to sustainable and regenerative tourism, helping host-owners and holidaymakers make eco-friendly choices while delivering special and memorable experiences.
One of New Forest Escapes holiday home owners comments: ‘I cannot fault New Forest Escapes. They are passionate about the New Forest, highly knowledgeable about the area and dynamic in their approach. They capture the properties perfectly with photography, the virtual tours are superb, and the website is easy to use with detailed descriptions of the properties, the areas and things to do. Feedback from guests about New Forest Escapes is always positive. Whether a guest or an owner, I would highly recommend.’
The Team at New Forest Escapes
About New Forest Escapes
Nestled amongst stunning coast & countryside, our handpicked collection of luxury holiday cottages in the New Forest lets you live like a local & savour the good life. From azure pools & bubbling hot tubs, to sea views & acres of land… whatever your luxury, you’ll find it in our ‘little black book’ of unique and eclectic holiday homes!
We’re B Corp (recognised for putting people & planet first), 100% independent, and on-hand to help… so, gather your favourite people & get ready for a luxurious New Forest Escape!
A locally owned, independent holiday cottage company:
As a locally owned, independent holiday cottage company we are able to partner with second home owners & investors on an individual and flexible basis. We are always happy to have a no obligation chat, so whether you are buying a holiday home that you can enjoy in the New Forest, or are looking purely for a revenue opportunity, our expert team of locals will work around your availability & requirements to suit.
Call 01590 462005, call in to 23 New Street, Lymington, SO41 9BH or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
