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We bought our home in July 2003,
and have never looked back! Our home is a modest, comfortable 3 bedroom/2
bathroom home in Sunridge Woods, close to the theme parks and golf courses.
In the 4 years that we have owned,
it we have learnt:
You can't please everybody
Be careful with your description
Be honest about your home
Keep it well maintained - (money
spent in maintenance is money well spent!)
Reply to emails and enquiries as
soon as possible
You will spend a lot of time &
effort helping someone, to find that they book elsewhere
Be cheerful, helpful and wish
them well - they may not book this time, but they will remember you and may
recommend you to others
Pay your management bills on
time - they will go out of their way to keep you and look after you
In today's climate, don't expect
your rentals to cover all your costs - even if you have a new home with a
rental deal for 2 years, start thinking immediately about what happens when
that deal is over.
There is no need to spend a
fortune on advertising (been there, done that!) stick with good, reputable
websites and try all the freebies that you can. Although beware, as
being on too many sites can be a turn off for some guests. We will be
adding a list of good websites soon.
These comments are based on our
own experience - we know that there are many owners out there who have been
renting far longer than us and have even more information that may help all of
us.
If you would like
to chat about the owning experience, please do not hesitate to call us:
01375 406934 UK
number or email: gracefurness@netscape.net
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