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Got insurance? (No, really?)

Having a specialised insurance policy to cover your property is one of the most important considerations as a property owner and landlord. There are risks associated with being a landlord that many dwelling insurance policies do not cover. - More

Posted:
26-Aug-2011
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Business
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Bookabach NZ
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143
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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

Posted:
22-Feb-2011
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Categories:
Health and Safety
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Bookabach NZ
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132
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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

Posted:
24-May-2010
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Categories:
Health and Safety
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Hospitality
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Bookabach NZ
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Bookastay AU
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124
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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

Posted:
17-Feb-2010
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Categories:
Business
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Hospitality
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Bookabach NZ
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Bookastay AU
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138
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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

Posted:
13-Sep-2009
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Categories:
Hospitality
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Bookabach NZ
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Bookastay AU
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Views:
133
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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

Posted:
04-Feb-2009
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Categories:
Business
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Bookabach NZ
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122
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Getting on with the business of Holiday Rental

Whether you’re a newbie rental owner or a seasoned manager, there is no doubt that the short term rental market brings with it a bewildering array of considerations; some legal, and some just plain common sense! - More

Posted:
19-Dec-2011
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Categories:
Business
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Health and Safety
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Bookastay AU
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102
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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