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Working Away Accommodation: Why Holiday Lets Are in High Demand
Introduction: The Way We Work Has Changed — So Has Where We Stay Working away from home is no longer just about a bed for the night. Whether you’re a contractor on a long-term project, a corporate team relocating temporarily, or a professional working across multiple sites, accommodation needs have evolved. Hotels once dominated the…
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Why Holiday Lets Support Work-Life Balance for Remote Workers
Remote working has changed more than just where we work — it’s transformed how we live. No longer tied to a single office or daily commute, professionals across the UK are choosing flexibility, freedom, and balance over rigid routines. But here’s the catch: working remotely only improves work-life balance if your accommodation actually supports it.…
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From Kitchen to Living Space: Why Holiday Lets Suit Work Stays
When people think about accommodation for work travel, hotels are often the first option that comes to mind. A bed, a bathroom, maybe a desk squeezed into the corner — job done, right? Not quite. For contractors, engineers, project managers, and teams working away from home for weeks or even months, accommodation isn’t just somewhere…
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The Hidden Benefits of Booking a Holiday Let for Work Travel
Why More Professionals Are Ditching Hotels for Holiday Lets Work travel has changed.Long gone are the days when a tiny hotel room, a kettle balanced on the floor, and expensive room service felt “normal”. Today’s professionals — contractors, engineers, project managers, consultants, and remote workers — are spending weeks or even months away from home.…
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Working Away Long Term? How Holiday Lets Cut Accommodation Costs
Working away from home for weeks or months at a time can be tough — not just on people, but on budgets too. Whether you’re a contractor, project manager, engineer, or business owner overseeing a long-term project, accommodation costs quickly become one of the biggest expenses. Hotels might seem like the obvious choice, but they’re…
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Is a Luke Stays 4+ Bedroom Property Suitable for Contractor Accommodation?
When project deadlines are tight, teams are growing, and hotels just aren’t cutting it anymore, contractor accommodation becomes more than just “a place to sleep.” It becomes part of how smoothly a project runs. That’s where 4+ bedroom properties come into their own — and it’s exactly why Luke Stays specialises in large, contractor-friendly homes…
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Serviced Accommodation for Contractors in the North East: Why Management Matters
Serviced accommodation for contractors has become one of the most reliable rental strategies in the UK — and nowhere is that more evident than in the North East of England. With ongoing construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, and regeneration projects across Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead, Sunderland, and Durham, contractor demand remains strong year-round. But while many property…
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Higher returns, fewer headaches, longer stays. That’s the power of professionally managed contractor accommodation
Contractor accommodation is no longer a niche corner of the short-term rental market. With infrastructure projects, energy developments, manufacturing sites, and public-sector contracts expanding across the UK, demand for reliable, well-managed contractor accommodation has never been stronger. Yet many property owners still underestimate how much professional management impacts their bottom line. They assume: “If the…
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Common Mistakes When Running Contractor Accommodation – And How to Avoid Them
Contractor accommodation can be one of the most profitable and stable property strategies available today — when it’s done right. With long-term bookings, repeat corporate clients, and year-round demand from trades, engineers, and project teams, it’s no surprise that many property owners are pivoting away from short-term holiday lets and into contractor stays. However, not…
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Contractor Accommodation for Large Homes: A Complete Guide for Property Owners
Introduction: Why Large Homes Are Perfect for Contractor Accommodation If you own a large property — whether it’s a spacious family home, a multi-bedroom house, or a former holiday let — you may be sitting on one of the most in-demand accommodation types in today’s rental market. Across the UK, infrastructure projects, construction developments, utility…
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