Pet-Friendly - A Good Idea or A Recipe For Disaster?

During this episode, Alex and Pooh answer a question from Jane in London. Jane has a new property ready to go, which has been decorated to a high standard and she is wondering if letting guests bring their pets with them is a good or a bad idea. Alex and Pooh break down the pros and cons of offering pet-friendly accommodation and explain how to avoid some of the most common pitfalls. https://airbnbconsultant.co/  KEY TAKEAWAYS If you are targeting the leisure market, letting people bring their pets can be a big draw. Relocation bookings are typically long and profitable and if you want to target this market being pet-friendly can give you an edge. Be realistic, there is a risk of damage, and not everybody is a responsible pet owner. Include a clear pet policy in your Terms and Conditions e.g. how many pets and the size or type of pets. Be clear about any extra pet-related fees. Check if your insurance covers pet damage and public liability for any accidents or incidents. Put in a robust checking and cleaning process to make sure the place is always pristine for the next guest. Finding out a bit more about the potential client and their pet will help you to make an informed decision. Alex and Pooh explain this in more detail, during the episode. BEST MOMENTS  "The biggest question here is risk vs reward." "Make an educated decision." "You have to be realistic about it, there could potentially be a massive cleaning bill following every single turnover." EPISODE RESOURCES https://chargeautomation.com/ HOST BIO Alex & Pooh have built a portfolio of over 16 Serviced Accommodation Units and 10 Buy-To-Lets collectively over the last 5 years.  This AirBnB Business has allowed each of them to create their own tailor-made ‘lifestyle by design.’ Pooh chose to escape the corporate life as an electrical engineer instead to spend his time at home with his young and growing family, and Alex likes to spend most of his time in sunny Spain enjoying his love for road cycling or even hiking in the Tramuntana mountain ranges. CONTACT US Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/alex.mannock/  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theairbnbnomadspodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theairbnbnomadspodcast   YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Lifebeyondbroke/