Tips for Vacation Accommodation Owners

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Tips for Vacation Accommodation Owners. When it comes to setting rates, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. But here are a few things you should consider when pricing for domestic travellers: • Pri...

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Covid19 and Holiday Home Owners

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What HOLIDAY and GETAWAY OPTIONS are still possible in times of viruses? The SPECIFIC ECONOMIC EXCLUSIONS under level 3 of the Regulations [as from 1 June 2020] states that Short Term Home sharing,...

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Rental Housing Amendment Act 35 of 2014 - June 2019

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Rental Housing Amendment Act 35 of 2014 - June 2019   This Act should improve landlord/tenant relationships and provides further protection than what is already contained in the Rental Housing Act, as...

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Rental Process

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RENTAL PROCEDURE Please ask our support team should there be any uncertainty, errors, doubt etc.       1. It is extremely important that tenants, landlords and service providers properly cons...

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Brief aan Huurder om Perseel Skoon te maak

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(Voorbeeld van Brief aan Huurder om Perseel Skoon te maak)   Goeiedag __________,   Ek vertrou dit gaan sommer baie goed met julle.   Ons wil graag saam goeie verhoudinge bou met mede huurders en bure...

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HOW TO AVOID VACATION RENTAL SCAMS

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HOW TO AVOID VACATION RENTAL SCAMS The booking of self-catering vacation accommodation and renting of private holiday homes are often far more affordable, comfortable and private. However, travel scam...

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Marketing Your Vacation Rental

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Marketing your Vacation Rental Accommodation   Managing vacation rental properties appears to be sufficiently simple for the individuals who aren’t in the business. They believe it’s simply an issue o...

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How can I evict my tenant lawfully

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How can I evict my tenant lawfully? You’ve discovered that the tenant renting your apartment has damaged several appliances, including the floor tiles due to irresponsible behaviour. Therefore, you ha...

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Security Deposit and Cleaning Fees

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What’s the deal with the cleaning fee and security deposit? Cleaning Fees: Each host is entitled to charge a one-time, non-refundable cleaning fee to lessees. Not all hosts charge a cleaning fee, but ...

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Preparing your Accommodation for Guests

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    Preparing your Accommodation for Guests   SOUTHERN STAYING SOUTH AFRICA·THURSDAY, JULY 27, 201747 Reads Start by clearing the space from personal items. Remove personal photos, counter t...

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TAX ON RENTAL INCOME

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TAX ON RENTAL INCOME   What is rental of residential accommodation? If an individual rents out a property and gets a rental income, it will be subject to being taxed. Rental of residential accommodati...

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Most Common Reasons why guests leave Negative Reviews

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What are the most common reasons why guests leave negative reviews? In order to preempt unpleasant reviews from happening, it’s beneficial to look into what dissatisfies guests the most – so you can a...

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Making your Accommodation Pet Friendly

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Making Your Accommodation Pet Friendly When people look for vacation homes for rent, they do not just grab the next best deal they find. They always have a list of conveniences and requirements. If yo...

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Buying a Holiday Home

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Buying a Holiday Home I have a holiday home in Struisbaai for years and is the founder of the Vacation Rental Company, Southern Staying, so I’m pretty familiar with the ins and outs of owning a vacati...

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Not screening

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·         Not screeningVacation homes are often seen as ideal ‘party’ venues for groups of young (and not so young) people. But set your own restrictions on your property i.e. family groups only or no...

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Listing with too many sites

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·         Listing with too many sitesThere’s a gazillion listing sites on the web, all vying for your marketing Rands. Many of the newest sites will entice you in with a free listing and while there i...

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Thinking Classifieds Ads website etc will bring quality clients

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·         Thinking Classifieds Ads website etc will bring quality clientsThis is purely personal opinion but we have not yet had an enquiry that has brought an acceptable application. The guests you a...

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Taking a booking without a rental agreement

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·         Taking a booking without a rental agreementA well written rental agreement is essential for your peace of mind as well as your guests’. It records the period of the rental, check -in/check -...

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Pricing too high or too low

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Pricing is a delicate topic in the vacation rental world. Many owners hold tightly to the idea that the higher their rates, the more money they’ll make – even when their calendars are completely empty...

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Taking the first booking that comes along

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·         Taking the first booking that comes alongIt’s exciting when an enquiry turns into a booking and you just want to grab it. Forget the fact there are 9 people and your place only sleeps 7 comf...

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Ignoring gut feelings

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·         Ignoring gut feelingsSometimes a conversation with a potential guest just doesn’t feel right. The person might say something that makes you feel a little uncomfortable or they forget to tell...

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Asking for payment on arrival

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·         Asking for payment on arrivalIf you don’t take a deposit, and simply ask for payment to be made on your guests’ arrival, you run the risk of them not turning up, or arriving with a cheque yo...

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Sending keys in the mail

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·         Sending keys in the mailThis was the old method of guests getting entry to the property but if you want to maintain security of your property, don’t do it. Giving guests a method of access b...

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Supplying the barest minimum for your Guests

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·         Supplying the barest minimumThe key to great rental income is in repeat guests and 5 star testimonials. The way to achieve both is by going above and beyond the competition. If you provide t...

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently asked questions ·                     Who is Southern Staying? Southern Staying is a leader in vacation rentals that are based in South Africa. Through our global network of sites, owner...

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Agency Opportunities

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Agency Opportunities   Become a Southern Staying independently linked Agency Southern Staying offers you: A complete three-tiered semi-franchise solution that encompasses Vacation Accommodation Rental...

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House Rules

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Southern Staying House Rules First of all, welcome to Southern Staying!!! Please take care of the holiday accommodation premises like you would take care of yours, even better. Thank you for your coop...

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Inspection Checklist for Landlords

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PRE-RENTAL PROPERTY INSPECTION CHECKLIST FOR LANDLORDSINTRODUCTIONIt is in the interest of all parties that Landlords ensure that their premises are in a more than good condition. The success of any r...

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Strategies for Owners

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Pricing Strategies for Accommodation Hosts Every Accommodation Host aims to build a sustainable and profitable business. To do so, they should focus on their pricing strategies. Every business, large ...

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