When the time comes for a much needed holiday, the typical homeowner will hand over a spare set of house keys to family or friends with the intention that they will look after the property in his or her absence. Obviously, the trustworthy soul who accepts the keys and checks on the house several times a day – or even lives in the property for the duration of the homeowner’s holiday – is a friend (or family member) worth keeping. Of course, an individual may not be able to keep up with house sitting duties alongside all other aspects of everyday life, so handing over a property for the safekeeping of another is not always the perfect solution to the problem of leaving the home unattended for days, weeks or even months.

There is, however, another option available to homeowners – especially those who live in or close to major cities or areas that attract tourists on a regular basis. Specifically, homeowners who spend time away from their properties each year may wish to leave them in the hands of complete strangers who do not even live in the country. On the face of it, this would appear to be a somewhat ridiculous suggestion, but it is exactly what some entrepreneurs have decided to do after spotting an opportunity in the market.

Indeed, there is a growing demand amongst tourists for fully furnished rental properties in Britain that are usually significantly cheaper than standard hotel accommodation and are prepared for everyday living, which is more than can be said for most hotels. Furthermore, homeowners can expect to pocket a tidy sum of cash – around £500-600 per week in major cities on average – whilst they do little more than sit back and enjoy their vacations. Those interested in letting their homes to tourists may wish to contact ivylettings.com for more information.

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