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OTAs vs Direct Bookings? Why the Smartest Holiday Rentals Use Both

12th August 2025

Learn how smart distribution, flexible stays, refreshed listings, and responsive pricing can help your holiday let thrive during peak season.

 

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Shorter Stays, Smarter Strategy: What Every Property Manager Needs to Know

23rd July 2025

Learn how smart distribution, flexible stays, refreshed listings, and responsive pricing can help your holiday let thrive during peak season.


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Three Mistakes Holiday Let Owners Make When Demand Spikes

25th June 2025

Learn how smart distribution, flexible stays, refreshed listings, and responsive pricing can help your holiday let thrive during peak season.


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Set Your Online Travel Agency (OTA) Listing Up for Success

17th June 2025

Learn how smart distribution, flexible stays, refreshed listings, and responsive pricing can help your holiday let thrive during peak season.


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DAC7 Compliance Made Simple for Property Agencies

12th June 2025

Now is the time to get prepared DAC7 – also known as the HMRC Digital Platform Reporting Requirement – is part of a wider effort to improve tax transparency. It…


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What Happens When You’re Not Prepared for Peak Season

27th May 2025

Learn how smart distribution, flexible stays, refreshed listings, and responsive pricing can help your holiday let thrive during peak season.


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Peak Season Prep: Make SuperControl Work Harder for You 

22nd May 2025

Get your SuperControl setup ready for peak season with steps that help you stay visible, price smartly and manage bookings confidently.


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How to Get Seen (and Booked) This Summer

19th May 2025

Learn how smart distribution, flexible stays, refreshed listings, and responsive pricing can help your holiday let thrive during peak season.


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From the Ground Up: One Host’s Journey on the Isle of Skye

7th May 2025

Maggie Mitchell is the owner of  Chasing the Moon and Elysium on the beautiful Isle of Skye. She explains how she built confidence in attracting direct bookings and used SuperControl to stay organised and in control as her business grew.


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Friction Points: What’s Causing Guests to Bail? 

15th April 2025

You’ve done the hard work. Your property looks great, your listing is live, and you’re ready for more bookings. But guests aren’t converting like you expected. In this article, we explore why.


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Stay in Touch, Stand Out, Get Booked Again

14th April 2025

Are your emails doing more than confirming bookings? This article explores the guest journey and how you can add value at every stage.


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Worried Switching Property Management Systems is a Hassle?

8th April 2025

Worried switching property management systems is a hassle? Trenewydd did too, until they tried SuperControl.


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Peak, Off-Peak, and Shoulder Seasons: How to Price Your Rental

27th March 2025

Pricing your short term rental isn’t just about picking a number and sticking with it. Seasons change, demand shifts, and guest booking habits vary throughout the year. If your pricing doesn’t adapt, you could be missing out on bookings or leaving money on the table. 


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