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HCH001: Merilee Karr: Legislation is coming in the STR sector
Manage episode 376473631 series 3509824
Join host James Varley for an overview of the Holiday Cottage Handbook (HCH) platform and in-depth interview with Merilee Karr, Founder and CEO, UnderTheDoormat Group, and Chairperson, Short-Term Accommodation Association (STAA).
James gives a rundown of the HCH community before Merilee talks about her career in the short-term rentals industry and the prospect of legislation, before outlining the future trends that investors, hosts, and property managers should be looking out for.
(5:12) Merilee’s career
(7:18) UnderTheDoormat Group
(10:55) TrustedStays
(12:52) STAA Chairperson
(16:18) Regulation is coming
(20:25) Positive PR for the short-term rentals industry
(23:25) The importance of data and implementing a national registration system
(25:48) Legislation is coming – and technology can be part of the solution
(28:44) Future trends in the short-term rentals industry
(31:21) What to do if you’re starting out
Links mentioned:
Holiday Cottage Handbook website
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Email the show: james@holidaycottagehandbook.com
40 episodes
Manage episode 376473631 series 3509824
Join host James Varley for an overview of the Holiday Cottage Handbook (HCH) platform and in-depth interview with Merilee Karr, Founder and CEO, UnderTheDoormat Group, and Chairperson, Short-Term Accommodation Association (STAA).
James gives a rundown of the HCH community before Merilee talks about her career in the short-term rentals industry and the prospect of legislation, before outlining the future trends that investors, hosts, and property managers should be looking out for.
(5:12) Merilee’s career
(7:18) UnderTheDoormat Group
(10:55) TrustedStays
(12:52) STAA Chairperson
(16:18) Regulation is coming
(20:25) Positive PR for the short-term rentals industry
(23:25) The importance of data and implementing a national registration system
(25:48) Legislation is coming – and technology can be part of the solution
(28:44) Future trends in the short-term rentals industry
(31:21) What to do if you’re starting out
Links mentioned:
Holiday Cottage Handbook website
Sign up for our free weekly newsletter
Download our free e-book for investors, hosts, and property managers
Book a one-to-one consultation
Short-Term Accommodation Association
Enjoy the show?
Please subscribe, rate, and review!
Email the show: james@holidaycottagehandbook.com
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