boydens.co.uk Lettings 30 Outdoor space can also be very appealing and provide a place in which guests can unwind on a summer evening. Adding a garden table and chairs or a BBQ can be welcome additional touches which will be appreciated by guests. For seaside properties, consider providing beach toys, such as buckets and spades, sunbeds, beach umbrellas, etc. Optional extras include kayaks, dinghies, bodyboards, and snorkelling gear. In short, anything that might attract guests and set your property apart from others is a worthy investment when setting up a holiday let. Check it out We recommend you conduct sufficient research into the realistic rental income that you can expect, which is where an agent such as Boydens can help. We are familiar with the local area and so are in the best position to guide on potential rental income (whether for holiday or residential lettings purposes) if you are looking to let on the Essex Coast. Before potential owners jump into the holiday lettings arena, investors should also check the nuances of mortgage lenders’ criteria as not all lenders will allow them to market their property on a short-term basis. At Boydens, we are always happy to assist landlords who are looking to review their portfolio, so please do not hesitate to contact our Coastal Branch on 01255 851185. As the demand for UK holidays has surged, so too have beach hut values, which have reached record levels over the last two years. In Frinton, prices have reached as high as £85,000, driven by exceptional demand and a lack of supply. Elsewhere in the region, a beach hut in the upmarket seaside town of Southwold recently came on the market for £250,000 – more than it costs to buy a house in some other parts of Suffolk. Beach huts remain in high demand to purchase and to rent, so if you are an owner considering selling or letting, call our Coastal Branch today. Holiday lettings in Frinton and the surrounding area are extremely popular and encompass both holiday homes and beach hut rentals. You can read more about the area and why it appeals so much on pages 48-52. Beach hut values continue to surge For further information, contact matthew.hayward@ boydens.co.uk
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