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by janny
Thu Aug 23, 2012 8:58 am
Forum: USA
Topic: Fingers crossed please everyone - Isaac on the way!
Replies: 8
Views: 9036

Some computer models showed Isaac shifting slightly to the west and eventually moving parallel to Florida's western coastline which will have it hitting the Tampa area more but some experts say Tampa had a 9 percent chance of getting hit with tropical storm-force winds for a 24-hour period ending Mo...
by janny
Mon Aug 20, 2012 8:17 pm
Forum: USA
Topic: Can you still get good deals to buy rental villa in Orlando
Replies: 2
Views: 7748

If you are serious about buying in Florida then look at resales or foreclosures to start with .There are some estates that were mothballed that are starting to come to life again but few.
It is a tough market to be in with thousand of homes in a relatively small area plus all the condos and hotels.
by janny
Wed Jul 11, 2012 8:16 am
Forum: OTAs: Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking, Tripadvisor, etc.
Topic: 2013 BOOKINGS - VERY WORRIED!!!
Replies: 19
Views: 4600

Bucking the trend here a little with 17 weeks booked for 2013 and 27 nights open for the rest of this year.Maybe people are booking ahead for Florida as they may need to save up a bit more money ?
by janny
Thu Jul 05, 2012 2:41 pm
Forum: Managing your property
Topic: Yellow sunscreen stains on towels - success with ammonia
Replies: 32
Views: 26716

If the stains are at the top of the duvet cover or on a pillow then spot cream may be the culprit as it may contain benzoyl peroxide an ingredient that will bleach linens most of them have a warning to this effect .
by janny
Sun May 20, 2012 8:18 am
Forum: Social media
Topic: Discussion about posting your Facebook pages
Replies: 143
Views: 21568

Here is mine if you want to "like" it I am working my way through all the ones on here

https://www.facebook.com/Jansfloridavilla.co.uk
by janny
Thu May 03, 2012 8:06 pm
Forum: Managing your property
Topic: Cotton sheets shrinking?
Replies: 8
Views: 10070

It may do as you can pull them as you go .
by janny
Thu May 03, 2012 6:50 pm
Forum: Managing your property
Topic: Cotton sheets shrinking?
Replies: 8
Views: 10070

Being a natural fibre cotton is prone to shrinkage unless it has been pre shrunk before it was made up or blended with another fibre that won't shrink e g polyester.It tends to stretch a little when wet and then shrink as it dries .Things like water temp and drying temp will also affect the fibres.A...
by janny
Tue May 01, 2012 8:33 pm
Forum: Personal websites
Topic: Additional accessories and goodies to attract renters
Replies: 8
Views: 2745

USA rentals are subject to lots of little things Please don't paint the whole of the USA with one broad brush -- all of these things may vary from state to state, and even city to city, and some of these things might be requirements of a management company, homeowner's association, or the homeowner...
by janny
Tue May 01, 2012 5:13 pm
Forum: Personal websites
Topic: Additional accessories and goodies to attract renters
Replies: 8
Views: 2745

It is to prevent accidents happening and the owner being sued if little Johnny drinks the cleaning materials left behind or sprays it in his eyes.USA rentals are subject to lots of little things like the number of towels ,alarms on pool exits sound levels ,number of people you can sleep in any one h...
by janny
Mon Apr 30, 2012 8:07 am
Forum: Personal websites
Topic: Additional accessories and goodies to attract renters
Replies: 8
Views: 2745

Hi Nemo a bit late with this info but this is what I tell my guests to do about cleaning items -go to the $ shop brands just as good but cheaper than Wal Mart.Florida homes are not supposed to have any cleaning items left in them and so the cleaners tend to remove any left over. Wal Mart does not ac...
by janny
Sat Apr 14, 2012 7:40 am
Forum: The Cafe
Topic: Dad's iPad
Replies: 7
Views: 9987

With a technophobe husband and having just got an IPad for my birthday -I can see this happening in our house.
by janny
Sat Jan 07, 2012 9:01 pm
Forum: Rental home exchanges
Topic: Swap a week in Northumberland for.. well.. anywhere really!
Replies: 3
Views: 2206

When in august are you looking I have a free dates between 11-21 -we may be able to arrange something.
by janny
Sun Sep 25, 2011 9:23 am
Forum: USA
Topic: Florida/Easter 2012 availability?
Replies: 13
Views: 20578

Hi Debbie no he won't need an ESTA but will still need to fill in the customs forms though. West facing pools will get the sun late in the afternoon and early evening bit it also depends on the houses around it if they are 2 storey then they may block off the sun a bit earlier .Google the address of...
by janny
Sun Sep 25, 2011 6:43 am
Forum: USA
Topic: Florida/Easter 2012 availability?
Replies: 13
Views: 20578

Debbie -you probably know this but just in case -have you been given details of how to apply for your families ESTA -make sure you only use the official site as there are others out there who charge for it on top of the US Govt charge. The site is being maintained at the moment so it is down so I ca...
by janny
Sat Sep 24, 2011 5:36 pm
Forum: USA
Topic: Florida/Easter 2012 availability?
Replies: 13
Views: 20578

Many people are now realising that low prices can sometimes mean a less than desirable place -a result of the many foreclosures in the Disney area so consequently homes that charge a sensible rate are booked as people don't want their hard worked for holiday ruined by bad accommodation.