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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:

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UnderTheDoormat Group

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Short-Term Accommodation Association 

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Monkey Hill Media 

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