A holiday home owner’s guide to health and safety

By Diane Clement & Sara Goessi

As a bach owner, you have to comply with five different Acts relating to health and safety. We read the Acts – so you don’t have to – and summarises the main points... - More

How to child-proof your holiday home

By Diane Clement

Want to attract family groups? Make it child-friendly and you’ll encourage repeat bookings and word-of-mouth recommendations. - More

How to screen (vet) your guests

By Bookabach/Bookastay staff

Screening renters is a real skill. Here’s how to minimise risk by picking the right guests. - More

How to give your place the pet-friendly tick

By Rosalind Le Bas Walker

If your holiday home is well set up for pets, it will quickly get a good reputation amongst dog owners who often feel deprived of good pet-friendly accommodation. - More

Your bach as a business

By Diana Clement

Once you start renting out your bach, it becomes a business. Diana Clement clarifies some tax interpretations to help you avoid being audited by the tax man! - More

Have your property added to the Media Library

The Bookabach media library can provide additional exposure for your property - More

Christchurch Earthquake: How to offer your bach for a respite holiday

Our thoughts and hearts go out to all those affected by the Christchurch earthquake. If you want to offer up your bach for a free of charge, respite short-stay holiday, and publicise your offer through Bookabach here’s how... - More

What to include in a rental agreement

Putting your terms and conditions in writing protects both you and your renters and helps prevent disputes. - More

Qualmark code of ethics

By Qualmark

Qualmark publish a code of ethics for tourism operators. We've reproduced it here with their kind permission... - More

How to manage key collection

Owners and property managers use a number of different ways to manage keys. It's up to you to work out which is best in your circumstances. - More