Do you have a holiday cottage or property that you use as a short-term rental investment? You might have noticed an increase of other similar properties coming on to the market in their droves and be wondering why. This article explores some of the reasons that holiday property owners are leaving the industry and how you can protect your investment moving forward.

✅ Listings (New Properties on the Market) 42.6k new listings this week (last week 32.5k) YTD 6% higher than Week 17 of 2024 YTD and 9% higher YTD compared to 2017/18/19. ✅ Price Reductions (% of Resi Stock)

The Bolton property market is not one-size-fits-all market. It’s knowing the micro trends, like this, that helps you stay ahead of the curve.

Bolton rents have risen 45.3% or £285 per calendar month (pcm) from £630 pcm in 2016 to £915 pcm in 2025