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Press Releases
November 2011
Men will head for the Med whilst women stay with friends for the big Olympic rent-out
A recent survey conducted by holiday home specialists Owners Direct has revealed that 50% of Brits in the South East who plan to, or have already rented out their homes for the Olympic games are looking to escape the UK.
October 2011
Owners Direct sees rise in enquiries for sunshine destinations in run up to the festive season
Following the coldest summer for two decades and the possibility of an arctic UK winter, holiday rental specialists, Owners Direct has seen a big rise in enquiries to sunshine holiday destinations from now until the festive season in 2011.
May 2011
Despite watching the pennies, parents put schooling above cheap off peak holidays
Despite results showing that people value their holiday time more than ever due to work overload, very few are taking advantage of the relaxed attitude, preferring to take a break over the coming May half-term and summer holidays.
April 2011
Despite school’s relaxed attitude parents not taking children out for long Easter break
More than half of Britain’s schools are happy to let parents take their children away during term-time according to a recent survey* by holiday rentals specialist, Owners Direct.
February 2011
Owners Direct save money with self-catering
Owners Direct sees web traffic surge with three quarters of people believing self-catering is better value than a hotel. More and more people are opting for a self-catering holiday than ever before- believing it’s much better value than staying
in a hotel, according to holiday lettings specialists, Owners Direct.
January 2011
The Owners Direct guide to the great British romantic
Couples rate a cuppa and a good book alongside sexy undies and champagne. With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, love is in the air. But what type of romantic are we Brits?
January 2011
Guide to reducing the cost of overseas property ownership
Four fifths (85%) of overseas property owners say the cost of maintaining their property has gone up in the last 12 months and over a fifth (21%) are struggling to meet the increased costs, according to latest research from currency specialists HiFX...
September 2010
"I would like my head baked Al Forno" and other language gaffes
95 per cent of Brits prepared to have a go at speaking the lingo despite the howlers...
August 2010
Owners Direct set to celebrate a very British Christmas
This Christmas, Owners Direct are going to be celebrating the very best of British with a festive round up of the great
shopping, new year getaways, romantic breaks and family fun on offer across England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
16 July 2010
Where are the car keys darling?
Cash, Passports, travel documents, credit cards and even the car keys are just some of the vital items left behind at holiday homes, according to a survey carried out by holiday rental specialists Owners Direct.
03 June 2010
Owners Direct hosts holiday homes with personality in top 2010 destinations
Despite fears that the Euro would force holidaymakers to stay away from top European destinations this summer, leading travel website Owners Direct has reported a bumper year so far in 2010 with enquiries up 94% on 2008 and 44% on 2009. Firm favourites such as Lanzarote, Tenerife and Mallorca are making repeat appearances in their list of top European destinations.
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