March 2012
March 29, 2012
Supporting recent figures released by ABTA, the Travel Association, which showed that 12% of Brits intend to go abroad to avoid the Games, a recent holidaymaker survey conducted by HomeAway.co.uk, the UK’s number one holiday rentals website, indicates that only 7% of those interviewed are planning to attend the Olympics and 25% of these still haven’t purchased their tickets for the event.
March 27, 2012
The clocks have gone forward, the trees are in bloom, the sun is shining, so what better time than now to go on a short weekend break? Spring is ideal for a European city visit as most destinations are at their best, so whether it’s romance in Paris, tulips in Amsterdam or history in Rome, book your holiday now and choose from more than 17,000 city centre apartments in Europe available to rent on HomeAway.co.uk.
March 21, 2012
Dubai’s property market saw a steady improvement towards the end of last year, according to HomeAway.co.uk, the UK’s number one holiday rentals website. Figures released today by the company position it as the top performing market in 2011 in terms of inventory growth on its website, with a 68% year-on-year increase in holiday rental listings. It seems property investors are returning to the Emirate following widespread market and infrastructure improvements during the last year.
March 14, 2012
What better way to see in summer than with a fun-filled music festival by the beach? So what if there’s no Glastonbury in 2012? There are plenty of other events in the UK to keep you entertained, from Brighton and Cornwall to the Isle of Wight. And for those who prefer a bit more comfort than a tent, on HomeAway.co.uk, the UK’s number one holiday rentals website, there are more than 8,500 private properties available to rent in the UK. Get together a few friends and rent a place to save on cost per head, as holiday lets typically work out much cheaper than hotels.
March 13, 2012
According to a new survey by leading holiday rentals company, HomeAway.co.uk, 65% of second homeowners are considering or would like to sell their property. In a survey of owners in February 2012*, almost 60% also confirmed that their property had taken a nose-dive in value since they purchased it and 37% were feeling the squeeze, saying it was a bigger financial burden of late.
March 7, 2012
With the Olympics still five months away, booking enquiries for London properties in July and August in 2012 have increased by 695%* compared to the same period last year. As the date of the Games looms nearer HomeAway.co.uk expects London homeowners will see an even greater influx of enquiries as tourists from around the world look to finalise their travel plans.
March 6, 2012
If you’re looking to save money on your Easter or summer break, consider renting a holiday home to save on cost per head and enjoy more space, comfort and better family facilities than you would in a hotel. Why face restaurant tantrums, overcrowded pools and the whole family all crowded in to one room when you could be relaxing in your own spacious holiday home? HomeAway.co.uk, the UK’s number one holiday rentals website, lists thousands of affordable, child-friendly family holiday homes worldwide, as well as hundreds of special offers on villas, cottages and apartments every week.