Get Your Property Listed
At Locations Direct, we offer an exceptional platform for hosts to showcase their properties to a diverse range of productions. By listing with us, you gain access to a broad audience of industry professionals seeking locations of all shapes and sizes for their shoots. Our user-friendly interface makes it easy to manage your listings, while our secure payment system ensures timely and reliable transactions. With a dedicated team supporting you, Locations Direct provides the ideal environment to maximize your property's potential and connect with high-quality clients in the film and photography industries.
Why rent out my house?
There are many reasons why a person might choose to rent out their property out for shoots; namely the monetary compensation and the exciting experience. View more Benefits of Becoming a Host here.
Is my property suitable for shoots?
If you're wondering, "Can I hire out my house for filming?" odds are, you probably can! As long as you own the property or have an agreement with the owner to sublet for shoots, you're in a good position. We feature all types of properties in our portfolio, from small high-rise flats to grand country mansions to dilapidated warehouses and everything in between. No matter what type of property you have, there's likely a place for it on our website.
How to register my property?
Creating a user account is easy. Click the 'Create Account' button at the top of the page and then select 'Host'. Here, you will need to fill out the required personal information. Once your user account is set up and you are logged in, you will be able to create your first location listing. You can do this by clicking on the 'Locations' button on your main account area. Once you are on your 'My Locations' page, you will see a button that says 'New Location'. Once selected, you will need to follow the step-by-step process to submit your first location. You will receive a confirmation email once your location has gone live. View our step-by-step Sign-up & Booking Guide for lots of useful information on creating your first location listing and taking bookings.
Photography
High-quality images are crucial for showcasing your filming location on the Locations Direct platform. Photos create a very important first impression for productions looking for a location to hire. They have to look through thousands of images, and you want yours to stand out. Clear, well-lit photos that highlight the unique features your space has to offer can significantly increase your chances of being chosen for a shoot. If you’re unsure about the quality of your images, feel free to send us samples before creating your profile. We can also offer image editing or professional photography services if required.
Reads our set-by-step Photography Guide, to help you take your own images.
How do I start taking bookings?
Once you have created a user account and listed your property on our website, you have two bookings options.
Agent Bookings
We can handle all the communication for you, so you only ever have to deal with us, this means we can give you support thought the booking process. We’ll notify you when someone expresses interest in your property, and if you’re available on the day requested by the client, we’ll take care of the rest, keeping you fully updated throughout the process.
Direct Bookings
Alternatively, with our new online booking platform, if you opt-in to 'Host Managed', you can also receive and manage certain bookings directly through the platform, giving you more control over the enquiries you receive.
What is expected of me?
All we ask is that your property is kept in the condition advertised, ensuring that it is clean and ready to accommodate production crews on the day of the booking. If any alterations are made to the property, please update your images or note it in your description. We ask all hosts to be as reliable as they can and prompt with replying to messages. Please note that accepting bookings may lead to some disruption depending on the shoot, so we recommend carefully considering whether this is for you before registering your property.
Are you new to hosting? Read our Hosting 101 Shoot Guide for all the essential information and jargon.
Register your property today!
If you would like to register your property with us at Locations Direct, sign-up and submit your first property today. We are excited to work with you! If you have any questions and cant find answers on our help center. Contact us, our friendly team will be happy to advise you further.