From an empty home
An empty annexe, booked from day one.
The owner built this annexe for her daughter. When her daughter moved away, it sat empty but furnished. With us it was booked almost immediately, and it has earned every month since.
after sitting empty
The result
An annexe that sat empty now earns every month, with bookings that started almost immediately.
The story
Small, self contained, and always booked.
Where it started
A 1 bedroom annexe in Maidstone, built by the owner for her daughter.
When her daughter moved away it sat empty, still fully furnished. Rather than leave it, she asked us to put it to work.
What we changed
A small, self contained apartment with everything a guest needs. We guided the setup and put it in front of the right people.
- Professional photos, arranged on our advice
- Pricing set so it stands out, because there is little like it at this price
- Aimed at hospital staff, visitors and solo contractors
- Parking at the front, and a shared back garden if guests want it
What happened
Bookings came in almost immediately and have been consistent ever since, from people working at or visiting the hospital and contractors working alone.
She doesn’t have to do a thing. She lives next door, so she can help if anything is needed, and enjoys meeting the guests.
Look around
The whole annexe, room by room.
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In the owner's words
Bookings came in pretty much immediately and have been really consistent ever since. … The perfect way to be completely hands off but still get the benefit of additional rental income.
JJo-Anna FrancisOwner of this Maidstone annexe
What made it work
Small, self contained, near the hospital.
Everything a single guest needs, close to Maidstone Hospital, at a price little else can match.
Ideal for hospital staff and visitors.
A space right outside, which guests value.
Everything a guest needs, with a shared garden if wanted.
Little else like it at this price, so it books well.
The home when this case study was written
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