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If you own a second home abroad, you'll know that renting your second home out during months you're not using it is a great source of income. Any money you earn from the home can be put towards maintenance and other required costs like insurance for holiday homes. However, you'll also be aware that different countries have different peaks in travelers.

Unfortunately for some holiday home owners, not all countries are popular all year round. However, it you are fortunate enough to own a holiday home in a country that's either hot or snowy during Winter, there are some ways to make some extra cash.

Altering your marketing campaign to suit the upcoming season is important if you are trying to rent your home out. To try and increase the number of last minute bookings you get this Winter you could try things like using seasonal images to enforce the idea of spending Winter in a different climate.

Hightlight bonus features that your holiday home may have that are tempting during the season. If you are fortunate enough to own a second home in a country known for it's snowy climate, try highlighting features such as hot tubs, baths and open fires to tempt more customers.

As we are approaching Winter, ski resorts and snowy climates will be popular as people start looking for last minute deals. Countries such as Bulgaria, Solvenia, Andorra and Poland are becoming increasingly popular as they are a cheaper alternative to French and Swiss prices. Having a holiday home in one of those would look to be a good investment at this time of yea r.

On the other hand, the Canary Islands are looking to be the most popular destination for last minute Winter sun. Due to it's almost guaranteed sunshine, the Canary Islands are popular alternatives to long haul flights to more expensive destinations. Targeting sandy beaches and warm, all year round climates are good if you are trying to rent out your Winter sun property.

Just making these littles changes will help you keep your holiday home busy this Winter. After all, the extra cash would be useful for paying off bills like home insurance abroad because having to maintain a second home abroad isn't cheap, particulary the holiday cottage insurance.

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