In this episode, Chris and Ritchie talk to use about the lessons learnt from the outcomes of the pandemic on operations, particularly the higher expectations regarding cleaning standards. Short Stay Success is brought to you by Chris Poulter and Ritchie Mazivanhanga. The show is aimed at new and experienced property investors alike. With each episode, we help you Start, Systemise and Scale your Short Stay Business. If you would like to ask us a question or discuss anything in this episode,...

In this episode, Chris and Ritchie discuss the impact of the pandemic on short stay business finance, and the importance of cashflow rather than straight-up profitability moving forward.

In this episode, Chris and Ritchie talk to us about the lessons learnt during the pandemic that can help with managing revenue in the future, including analysing minimum length of stay and prices, and judging property and booking channel performance.

In this episode, Chris and Ritchie talk to us about the current state of the short stay market and how the upcoming changes to covid regulations may provide opportunities.

In this episode, Chris and Ritchie talk to us about the current state of the short stay market and how the upcoming changes to covid regulations may provide opportunities.

In this episode Mike and Carey will be talking to us about how standardising your product can make your Short Stay Business more profitable and scalable.

In this series of Covid-19 survival stories, we talk to business owners to find out how they are surviving Covid-19. We explore the impact on their business, the changes they've made and their plans moving forward. In this episode, Ritchie talks to Kay and Grant from KG Inspired Property.

In this series of Covid-19 survival stories, we talk to business owners to find out how they are surviving Covid-19. We explore the impact on their business, the changes they've made and their plans moving forward. In this episode, Ritchie talks to Theo from Per Person Per Night (PPPN).

In this series of Covid-19 survival stories, we talk to business owners to find out how they are surviving Covid-19. We explore the impact on their business, the changes they've made and their plans moving forward. In this episode, Ritchie talks to Gill from Treetop Property.

In this series of Covid-19 survival stories, we talk to business owners to find out how they are surviving Covid-19. We explore the impact on their business, the changes they've made and their plans moving forward. In this episode, Sean and Jerry Govere discuss how Southampton Apartments are surviving Covid-19.

In Part 2 of this Covid-19 survival special, we explore reducing your costs and retaining capital, and go into detail about the government support schemes available. In Part 1, we discussed the impact of Covid-19 on your business, whether you should even be open, current booking sources and working with the NHS.

The world has changed immensely since our last episode.  In this episode, we explore the impact of Covid-19 on your business, discussing whether you should even be open, current booking sources and working with the NHS. Keep an eye out for Part 2 which explores finance - reducing your costs, retaining capital and accessing government support.

In this episode of the Serviced Accommodation Podcast we bring you the first talk of our Winter Conference from 2019. In this talk Chris Poulter talks about how aligning your personal goals, and lifetime vision with your business can lead to huge and direct success. He tells the story of his own lifetime vision, the emotional story behind it, and how aligning this with his business has led to them being where they are today with their Serviced Accommodation Businesses.

In a Serviced Accommodation Business there are a lot of risks to the operational side of your business. You need to be working with other individuals and companies from day one and therefore you need to mitigate those risks to be successful. This episode of the Serviced Accommodation Podcast is part two of those risks and how you can minimise some of the operational risks that come with working with other people. (Part One out last week)

In a Serviced Accommodation Business there are a lot of risks to the operational side of your business. You need to be working with other indivuals and companies from day one and therefore you need to mitigate those risks to be successful. This episode of the Serviced Accommodation Podcast is part one of those risks and how you can minimise some of the operational risks that come with working with other people. (Part Two out next week)

As the year comes to a close Chris and Ritchie give you a breakdown of the year of 2019 in Serviced Accommodation for them, including an update on what they are working on now within the serviced accommodation businesses they run. It is so important to reflect on the year, so that you can prepare for an even bigger 2020 and that is what this episode is all about. Enjoy, and have a very Merry Christmas and a fantastic New Year!

In a world where reviews are king for any industry, and especially important for a successful Serviced Accommodation Business your guests experience is extremely important. In this episode Chris and Ritchie take you through the important elements for a great guest experience.

"Built to Sell" is book by John Warrillow which explores how to "create a business that can thrive without you". Our Winter Conference explores the central themes with a number of speakers, including a talk by the founders of EweMove - Glenn Ackroyd and David Laycock - on how they built and sold a letting agent with 150 branches in just three and a half years... In this episode of the podcast we briefly hear a snippet of the story they will tell at our conference on the 6th of Decemeber 2019.

In this episode, Graham Lindley shares some of the key learnings from attempting to setup 46 properties in 5 days! (Spoiler: Unsurprisingly, the properties were furnished but not ready for guests after 5 days...) As well as the setup process itself, Graham discusses the business impact of such sudden growth, the structuring of his team and how he's de-risking the deal.

On the 14th September 2019, new regulations are coming in which will fundamentally change the way you take payments in your business... However, there have been some updates with a government extension to banks, AND we now know how Booking(dot)com will now handle these changes... Check out this quick update episode to find out how this impacts you and how to handle it with your SA business.

There are often problems in Serviced Accommodation that we cannot deal with on our own, or don't know how...In this rare interview we were lucky enough to speak to Police Officer Joseph Skinner from the Hampshire Police Constabulary. We covered the problem of prostitution in Serviced Accommodation units and the potential setting up of brothels in our properties.

On the 14th September 2019, new regulations are coming in which will fundamentally change the way you take payments in your business. In this episode, Chris and Graham discuss the new PSD2 and SCA regulations, the impact on your business and how best to prepare for these upcoming changes. Show Notes: The Serviced Accommodation Podcast is a show brought to you by Chris Poulter and Ritchie Mazivanhanga aimed at new and experienced property investors alike.

In this episode, Ritchie talks to Johnathan, a copywriter who creates amazing listings for properties on Airbnb. Chris and Ritchie have been working with Johnathan for years for their Southampton properties. He talks about his past and then move into freelancing and finally moving into copywriting for Airbnb listings. Find out his thoughts on what makes good copy for an Airbnb listing, keeping people engaged and the importance of psychology in copywriting.

In this episode, Kane speaks to Taylor and Ollie of Grandeur Property who have gone through the SA Quick Start program. They talk about how they started their company and have quickly progressed to several stunning properties and growing their SA business with the SA Quick Start program.