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The Growing Demand for Contractor Accommodation in Newcastle & Surrounding Areas
If you work with contractors, project managers, or workforce coordinators in the North East, you’ve probably noticed a clear shift over the...
From Shift Work to Downtime: How Space Impacts Contractor Wellbeing
Introduction: Why Where Contractors Stay Matters More Than Ever For contractors working long shifts, early starts, night work, and rotating...
More Than a Bed: What Makes a Great Contractor Stay
Introduction: Contractors Need More Than Somewhere to Sleep When contractors book accommodation, they aren’t looking for a luxury spa break...
How Professional Management Protects Both Contractors and Property Owners
Why the Right Management Makes All the Difference in Contractor Accommodation When contractors are working away from home, accommodation is...
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. Whethe...
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The Real Cost of Contractor Accommodation: Hotels vs Serviced Homes
Introduction: Are Hotels Really the Cheaper Option? When companies arrange accommodation for contractors working away from home, hotels are...
How Large Serviced Homes Create a “Home Base” for Contractors
When contractors work away from home for weeks—or even months—the accommodation they choose can make or break the entire experience. A cram...
What Makes a Serviced Accommodation “Contractor-Ready”? A Practical Checklist
When contractors are working away from home, accommodation isn’t just a place to sleep — it’s a base, a rest zone, and sometimes even a tem...
Contractor Accommodation Near Newcastle, Durham & Sunderland: What to Look For
Finding the right contractor accommodation isn’t just about having a place to sleep. For contractors working on projects across Newcastle, ...
From Empty to Fully Booked: Contractor Lets for Large Properties
Owning a large property should feel like an advantage — more space, more flexibility, more income potential. Yet for many landlords, the re...
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Is There a Business Version of Airbnb? Here’s Why Companies Need a Smarter Alter...
Airbnb is great for holidaymakers, weekend getaways, and that one friend who thinks “working remotely” means answering emails from a beach ...
How Serviced Stays Can Keep Construction Workers Safe & Sharp on the Job
Tired Workers Make Mistakes—Let’s Fix That Picture this: It’s 5 AM. A construction worker rolls out of a stiff motel bed, rubbing his eyes ...
How to Stop Bleeding Cash on Travel & Accommodation in the Construction Game
Let’s cut the fluff—if you’re running a construction business, you already know travel and accommodation costs are a nightmare. Prices keep...
Shoddy Digs vs. Dreamy Dwellings: Why Contractors Deserve the Right Place to Cra...
Let’s set the scene: you’ve got a team of hardworking contractors. They’re grafting away, rain or shine, putting in backbreaking hours to k...
Why Luke Stays is the #1 Choice for Contractors in the North East
When contractors travel for work, finding the right place to stay is very important. Contractors often need more than just a bed to sleep i...
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Contractors, Stay Calm – Luke Stays Has Got You Covered (and I-PRAC Verified!)
If you’re reading this, you’re either a contractor looking for accommodation that doesn’t feel like you’re crashing in a broom cupboard or ...
Pros & Cons of The Airbnb Platform – 2023 Updated Terms
Is Airbnb Always A Good Platform For Property Rentals and To Book Your Stay? It’s always been debated whether Airbnb is the best plat...
The A-Z of Airbnb Booking (and why you should hold onto your wallets)
You can’t fault Brian Chesky for changing the entire trajectory of the travel landscape with the ease of Airbnb booking. Over the last deca...
How Booking with Airbnb and Booking,com Is Costing You More Money
The short-term rental space is practically synonymous with Airbnb and Booking.com. While this is understandable, as both the OTAs have revo...
StayCover Proves That Airbnb is Not Guest Focused After All
It’s no surprise how every feature that Airbnb introduces to the short-term rental market is over-sensationalised. This time the new featur...
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The Changing Landscape for Contractors: Why Large Houses Are Replacing Hotels fo...
For decades, hotels were the default accommodation choice for contractors working on mid-to-long-term projects. With their predictable amen...
Best Highlights and The Charming History of Darlington
The Charming History of Darlington, and Why it Should be on Your Travel Bucket List When the majority of people think about towns a...
Where to See the Best Festive Lights in London
Festive Lights, Christmas, Action! No city comes alive quite like London during the festive season. As we’re now well into the month of Dec...
“Welcome to Miami”: Here’s Where to Book Your Next Vacation Rental
An eclectic city, filled with color, subculture, vibrancy, and sunshine – it’s no wonder that Miami tops the list of must-visit citie...
The Most Buzzing Places in London: Where to Stay and What to do There
The UK’s capital city remains a popular destination for both international tourists and domestic travelers looking for a short – but ...