Countdown has started
June the first and according to the British tabloids - summer is here.
I am giving myself just fifteen days to get a couple of new Internet projects operating, well three really as we have just found a need for another one.
These are all community sites which bring people together for services and information wanted.
The one closest to my heart is a community for vacation renters and owners of vacation properties. There are plenty of pay-for advertising sites, but how do you know who to trust now, either as an owner being asked for cash, or a renter with no guarantee that the site is telling the truth.
Well, soon we will be giving you the answer to that, give me a couple of weeks.
Here is a typical mail I got today…
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Hello, I would like to find an apartment to rent in St. Tropez for one week in July but I would like to contact people who let their apartments privately. I have only been to France a few times and have never rented a private apartment anywhere. I hear that it’s a great way to stay abroad, providing the necessary research is done, but I don’t know how to go about it. If you have time and can give any advice about this it would be gratefully received.
With thanks,
Jane
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Hello Jane,
When I was operating vacation rentals sites for France we handled thousands of private rentals over a ten year period and the vast majority of renters and owners found this to be a happy and enjoyable experience.
I do not run these at present, but I can recommend a site http://www.vrbo.com/
If you find something you like, be sure to exchange some emails with the owner and get a good “feel” for them, speak on the phone, they will be just as concerned that you will look after their home as you are wanting a nice place to stay so it works both ways.
I am working on a new community site for renters and owners to give a place where these contacts can be made and people can share experiences, ideas and understand the agreements payments etc. Do keep in touch with my sites and if you have any problems finding a place please write again.
best wishes
Tony
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