Does anyone let their villa - if so through whom - experiences?

Wireless


Joined: 10/08/2008
Posts: 157

Message Posted:
24/06/2011 01:41

Hello I have a villa near essentepe and am interested in letting it - does anyone else let their villa - if so who do you use to do the letting - if of course you use anyone at all - where do you advertise and how have you found the experience of dealing with villa renters?



really interested if anyone can share experiences

Wireless


Joined: 10/08/2008
Posts: 157

Message Posted:
24/06/2011 09:48

no one lets their villa then?

rufus


Joined: 31/05/2010
Posts: 76

Message Posted:
24/06/2011 13:04

Hi Osman



I rent my Villa through Amy Villas who take a 15% commission although there are many agents that will charge similar. I have had no major problems with renting and it's always best to charge a Bond in case of breakages etc., and I also have an electric meter fitted to control the over usage of electricity.

leethemille



Joined: 16/01/2009
Posts: 296

Message Posted:
24/06/2011 13:36

Hi Osman



We rent our apartment out but don't use an agent as such. We have someone who is a key holder to go in an clean before and after and leave keys in a key safe outside with combination lock. We advertise on http://www.ownersdirect.co.uk and have had plenty of bookings this year.

Wireless


Joined: 10/08/2008
Posts: 157

Message Posted:
24/06/2011 23:36

thank you for your replies



Rufus - I looked at Amy and did not like the fact that they take the money 10 weeks before and want to pay the owner the Friday after the guests leave. How have you found dealing with them?





Lee - i have friends on Owners Abroad who have had nothing this year at all! what is your - what is your entry?

Roomy


Joined: 20/02/2011
Posts: 836

Message Posted:
24/06/2011 23:47

www.Holidaylettings.co.uk is a good site we book all our apartments here.

nostradamus


Joined: 15/04/2008
Posts: 557

Message Posted:
25/06/2011 15:43

I have dealt with advertising through Owners Direct and find their services to be cost effective - I think it's about 130 GBP for 6 months. OK, you have to deal with your own enquiries etc but at least the whole thing is under your control particularly the income. Sorry, but the thought of any business here expecting to collect the money under the terms mentioned for Amy Villas is a complete no no and - especially the kind of commission that they are apparently charging! Do it yourself and get somebody good here to look after the place.

chriswife


Joined: 30/03/2011
Posts: 449

Message Posted:
25/06/2011 17:02

sandra at abode