Invite guests to your home, and make money!

By Frank Dean


The difficult economic outlook has hit London, and Londoners, hard. With this in mind it makes sense to make the most out of your home - even when you are not there. People who own houses in London are increasingly renting their homes out whenever they go on holiday - a clever way of boosting your income. All you need is a nice home - if you have, then why not rent it out to people who are visiting your area? Before doing so, remember to organise your house in order to ensure your time away is as profitable as possible.

Before guest arrive in your home, be sure to go through every room in your house and have a deep clean. Remember to arrange somewhere to store all of your personal items. A popular option is to put these precious items into one locked-off room; alternatively, you could contact a professional storage firm. It is important to bear in mind guests will require free use of all table-tops and kitchen-surfaces - so always clear away all items likely to be in their way.

People who stay in your house will be on holiday. Help them to enjoy this time by encouraging them to treat your home as their home for the duration of their stay. Always provide them with a few helpful kitchen items like tea and bread; these small things can make a big difference in helping your guests to settle in. You can leave a note reassuring your guests that they are free to use the things in your cupboard.

To enhance the goodwill of your guest, consider leaving behind a few small presents for their use. A box of chocolates or a bottle of wine is a great way to show you care. Any guest will consider this a lovely gesture, it is sure to make them want to recommend you to their friends. In fact, guests will often replace their gifts before they leave - they may even leave you a little thank-you gift of their own...

Remember your house is your showroom. Make sure it looks its best. Simple things like replacing any old furniture and tidying up exterior paintwork can make a significant difference. The better your house looks the more your guest will feel taken care of and will want to return!

Remember, everybody makes mistakes. To prevent accidents turning into catastrophes leave some basic maintenance tools, light bulbs and some batteries in your home. Always service your electrical equipment. Finally, provide your guests with the telephone number of a trusted friend who could help in the event of a major problem with the house.

Consider providing your guests with some helpful tips for enjoying the local area. Keep your tips local - to help your guests get the most from their stay - recommend cafes, clubs and cinemas. They may value this information so much that they will recommend you to other people.

Your guests may find it useful to have a map of the local area. You could leave directions to well known tourist spots in your part of London. Help your guests by sharing some expert knowledge.




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