Case Studies & Project Examples
Real maintenance and remediation projects across Devon, showing how hidden risks were identified, made safe and professionally resolved. Includes before-and-after photography and a clear summary of risks, works completed and outcomes.
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Not sure where to begin? Read these three first: the Guest-Ready Checklist, the Fire Safety guide and the Gas Safety (CP12) guide. Everything else is below.
Holiday Let Advice Hub
Short, direct answers for owners and managing agents. Inspection frequency, common guest complaint triggers, and practical preventative guidance.
Read full resourceDevon Gas Safety (CP12)
Essential legal requirements for holiday let landlords. We coordinate certified Gas Safe inspections and maintain your records so renewals don't slip.
Read full resourceFire Safety Requirements
Home Office guidance requires a written risk assessment for holiday lets. We cover linked alarms and emergency lighting compliance.
Read full resourceElectrical & PAT Testing
Protecting guests from faulty appliances and wiring. We manage your EICR scheduling and provide portable appliance testing for high-turnover rentals.
Read full resourceSeasonal Checks & Storm Prevention
Evergreen seasonal checks to reduce risk: leaks, gutters, damp indicators, heating basics, and guest-ready details before they become bigger problems.
Read full resourceLegionella & Water Hygiene for Holiday Lets
Water left standing for 10 days or more creates Legionella risk. A simple flushing routine built into your changeover process keeps guests safe and your duty of care covered.
Read full resourceGuest-Ready Checklist
A practical guest manual checklist: emergency info, stopcocks/consumer unit locations, fire escape guidance, and simple instructions guests actually follow.
Read full resourceHow Often Should Holiday Lets Be Inspected?
A simple inspection schedule owners and agents can follow, plus what to check and why it matters for reviews and breakdown prevention.
Read full resourceWhat Triggers Guest Complaints?
The most common maintenance issues that frustrate guests fast, and the preventative checks that reduce call-outs during stays.
Read full resourceHoliday Let Maintenance Checklist
An owner and agent checklist for preventative maintenance. Focused on bathrooms, heating, access and the faults that escalate quickly.
Read full resourcePAT Testing for Devon Holiday Lets
Portable Appliance Testing for guest appliances: what needs testing, how often, and how to keep records that satisfy insurers and letting agents.
Read full resourceCO Alarm & Smoke Alarm Requirements
Fire Safety Order duties, Home Office guidance and the 2015 alarm regulations: where CO alarms go, how often to test and what records to keep.
Read full resourceFor Letting Agents: One Contact for Your Portfolio
How Acacia works alongside letting agents to handle maintenance, compliance tracking and reporting across multiple properties in Devon.
Read full resourceHot Tub and Pool Safety for Holiday Lets
Risk assessments, water testing, electrical compliance and what insurers expect from Devon holiday let owners with hot tubs or swimming pools.
Read full resourceShort-Term Let Registration in Devon
England's national short-term let registration scheme has been confirmed and is expected in 2026 — but it's not yet in force. What Devon holiday let owners need to know now, and how to get ahead of it.
Read full resourceEICR for Holiday Lets: What Devon Owners Need to Know
What an EICR involves, how often holiday lets need one, what the report codes mean, and how to coordinate it alongside your other compliance checks.
Read full resourceHoliday Home Upkeep in Devon: A Practical Guide
What upkeep really involves for a Devon holiday home — seasonal checks, local climate issues, and a framework for keeping properties guest-ready without constant firefighting.
Read full resourceBlog: Guides & Articles
In-depth guides on compliance, maintenance and the questions Devon holiday let owners ask most often. Covers EPC rules, PAT testing legal requirements, the full compliance checklist, and seasonal upkeep for Devon properties. Updated as regulations change.
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The information provided on this page is for general guidance only. It does not constitute legal, regulatory, or professional advice.
Compliance requirements can vary depending on property type, location, and individual circumstances. You should always confirm obligations with the appropriate qualified professional or relevant authority.