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Friction Points: What’s Causing Guests to Bail? 

15th April 2025

You’ve done the hard work. Your property looks great, your listing is live, and you’re ready for more bookings. But guests aren’t converting like you expected. In this article, we explore why.

 

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Stay in Touch, Stand Out, Get Booked Again

14th April 2025

Are your emails doing more than confirming bookings? This article explores the guest journey and how you can add value at every stage.


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Worried switching property management systems is a hassle?

8th April 2025

Worried switching property management systems is a hassle? Trenewydd did too, until they tried SuperControl.


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Peak, Off-Peak, and Shoulder Seasons: How to Price Your Rental

27th March 2025

Pricing your short term rental isn’t just about picking a number and sticking with it. Seasons change, demand shifts, and guest booking habits vary throughout the year. If your pricing doesn’t adapt, you could be missing out on bookings or leaving money on the table. 


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Meet Daniel Sacerdoti: SuperControl’s New Managing Director

26th March 2025

SuperControl is entering an exciting new chapter, and we’re pleased to introduce the person leading the way: Daniel Sacerdoti. Read on to learn more about Daniel and what he’s bringing to the team.


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How to Set the Right Price for Your Short Term Rental

21st March 2025

Getting your short-term rental pricing right isn’t just about guessing what guests will pay. Set rates too high, and your property sits empty. Go too low, and you could be leaving money on the table.


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3 Ways to Increase the Value of Every Booking

13th March 2025

Most holiday let owners focus on getting more bookings, but what if you could make each booking more profitable? 


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How Booking Habits Are Changing & What to Do About It

11th March 2025

The way people book short term rental stays is changing and keeping up means understanding these shifts and adjusting your approach. In a recent webinar with Key Data, we explored what 2024 taught us and how property owners can use these insights to make smarter decisions in 2025. 


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DAC7 Reporting Made Simple for Self-Catering Agencies

10th February 2025

When HMRC introduced the DAC7 directive, self-catering agencies across the UK faced a new and complex reporting requirement. Designed to enhance tax transparency in the digital platform economy, DAC7 mandates…


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How UK Self-Caterers Can Embrace Nordic Hygge to Boost Bookings and Profits

22nd January 2025

Fiona Drane is a seasoned tourism marketing professional with extensive experience in rural tourism and self-catering businesses. In this article, she explores how UK self-caterers can embrace Nordic Hygge to boost bookings.


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The Day Peter Swapped Coding for Community Cheer

22nd January 2025

Our community volunteering initiative gives every team member paid hours to volunteer each year. One of our Senior Developers, Peter Graves, recently took part in the initiative to help Us2U, a charity that’s close to his heart. With Christmas approaching, the charity needed help packing food parcels for over 400 families.


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Shining Bright with The Star Awards 2024 

19th December 2024

At SuperControl, we’re all about creating remarkable experiences for our clients, but behind the scenes, it’s our amazing team that makes everything possible.  This year, we held our annual Star…


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Complying with Fire Safety Regulations for Self-Catering Properties 

15th November 2024

As a self-caterer, ensuring your property meets fire safety regulations is essential for the safety of your guests and to remain legally compliant. Fire safety requirements can vary depending on whether your property is located in Scotland, England, or Wales.


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