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\n\t\t\tTurning property admin into a seamless owner experience\t\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t

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\n\t\t\tSykes Holiday Cottages, now part of the wider Forge Holiday Group, is a leading UK and Ireland holiday rental agency offering over 25,000 self-catering properties.\t\t<\/p>\n\t\n\t\n\t

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\n\tWith a successful customer app already supporting guests, Sykes turned its focus to the other side of the business: its cottage owners.<\/p>\n\n

\n\tThe challenge was simple \u2014 make property management easier. Owners were spending too much time searching for booking details, handling admin and chasing information across different channels. Sykes wanted to remove those frustrations, strengthen owner relationships and improve retention.<\/p>\n\n

\n\tDrawing on our expertise in product strategy, user experience and mobile technology, Apadmi partnered with Sykes Cottages to create the Sykes Owner app\u2014an owner experience built around the realities of day-to-day property management.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t

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\n\t\t\tOwners need quick access to the information that keeps their properties running smoothly\u2014from guest details and booking schedules to cleaning tasks and changeover updates.

The new app brought these essentials together in one place, replacing fragmented processes with a clearer, more convenient experience.

Push notifications, intuitive navigation and a central information hub meant owners could find answers faster and rely less on support teams.
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\n\tUnderstanding future earnings was a key priority. The app helps owners track projected income more accurately, giving them greater confidence when planning ahead and making decisions about their properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\tBookings and payments at a glance<\/h2>\n\n

\n\tOwners can now quickly see upcoming bookings, guest payment status and key property information from their phone. What once meant piecing together updates from multiple sources is now available at a glance.<\/p>\n\n\n\tHelping owners unlock more revenue<\/h2>\n\n

\n\tProperty Optimiser helps owners unlock more value from their properties by making it easy to opt in to proven changes with a single tap. Whether allowing pets, refining pricing or introducing flexible short breaks, the feature is built around five actions that make a property “optimal”. On average, optimal properties generate 15% more revenue and 25% more bookings.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\tThe Sykes Owner app quickly delivered measurable results, driving strong adoption, immediate engagement and meaningful commercial impact.\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t

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    \n\t\t\t\tBuilt for owners. Recognised by the industry.\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t

    \n\t\t\t\tFeedback from owners has been overwhelmingly positive. As one put it: “Brilliant new app – thank you! It will make life so much easier. We can keep track of everything conveniently\u2026 Now we have all we need in one place and readily to hand. Perfect.”

    The Sykes Owner app won Project of the Year at the Travolution Awards (2024), recognition for a product that took admin and turned it into a reason for owners to stay, grow, and engage more with the platform.

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    \n\t\t\t\tFrom retail and healthcare to FMCG and media, we help ambitious organisations solve complex challenges, drive revenue, and build loyalty with exceptional digital products and mobile apps.\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\t

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