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by Marion
Fri Feb 15, 2008 3:01 pm
Forum: Scam email enquiries
Topic: What do you think?
Replies: 4
Views: 4427

Yes I think so. I have now done a google on the research institute name and, surprise surprise, could not find it.
by Marion
Fri Feb 15, 2008 2:50 pm
Forum: Scam email enquiries
Topic: What do you think?
Replies: 4
Views: 4427

What do you think?

Dear Sir/Madamme, Could you please confirm availability and total cost for the dates stated below for 2 guests from Singapore for research programme. I am MR Fabio Zanetti of the Zinox research Institute, 20 Cecil Street,#14-01,Equity Plaza, Singapore 049705. Arrival Date: 6th July, 2008 Departure D...
by Marion
Fri Feb 08, 2008 2:08 pm
Forum: OTAs: Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking, Tripadvisor, etc.
Topic: Holiday Rentals - New 'Reviews' feature
Replies: 76
Views: 18377

In defence of HR they did send out e-mails informing advertisers that they were implementing reviews, that the reviews could be read before being posted and that advertisers would have the right to reply (but not change or veto the reviews I think). They also said that any reviews entered in the gue...
by Marion
Fri Dec 14, 2007 4:53 pm
Forum: OTAs: Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking, Tripadvisor, etc.
Topic: Holiday Lettings expensive
Replies: 29
Views: 6157

Interesting post. I stopped advertising with Holiday Lettings last year as it just didn't perform for me. Holiday Rentals are by far the best for me. However, I am looking around for another rental site and was contemplating joining them again with the hope of picking up some enquiries in the new ye...
by Marion
Fri Dec 14, 2007 4:20 pm
Forum: France
Topic: taxe fonciere / taxe d'habitation ... are they for real? (!)
Replies: 26
Views: 19108

Revival of an old thread, as we have just (despite being due by 17th December) received our first Taxe d'Habitation bill. How do we go about paying monthly (I assume it will only be allowed be for next year and not for 2007), and do we pay in advance if we do? Do I send the green papillon too? You ...
by Marion
Fri Jun 29, 2007 6:18 pm
Forum: France
Topic: Sunflowers
Replies: 11
Views: 11339

Lovely. And thanks for sharing your photos. Extremely jealous.
by Marion
Fri Jun 29, 2007 6:14 pm
Forum: France
Topic: Which agencies and listing sites ? ..........
Replies: 11
Views: 11334

Not in the same area, but I get a lot of enquiries from couple via Holiday Rentals and then Owners Direct for my apartment in Nice. Although it can take up to 4, most of my rentals are for couples.
by Marion
Fri Jun 29, 2007 6:10 pm
Forum: France
Topic: Water Quality across France - Poll.
Replies: 30
Views: 15625

Water here on the CDA is fine to drink and tastes good. The only problem is that it is very hard and clogs everything - showers etc - and boy is cleaning the shower a hassle, I should take out share in Antikal. I use a Britta filter for boiling water to help the kettle last longer!
by Marion
Thu Jun 14, 2007 12:42 pm
Forum: Bookings
Topic: That sinking feeling... I'm not getting bookings!
Replies: 28
Views: 18036

Moondog, I hope things pick up for you. our first year was very slow but things were much better in the second. The Pyrenees is a lovely place we had a two week holiday there a few years back. I just had a quick look at your website and I found it hard to find out what exactly you were offering. May...
by Marion
Thu Jun 14, 2007 9:24 am
Forum: France
Topic: Reciprocal / mutual links
Replies: 48
Views: 19881

Hi, This is a great idea. I'm in the Cote d'Azur and would be interested in a reciprocal link. Many of my international guests (American, Canadian and Australian etc) usually stay in Paris at some stage of their holiday). I will set up a separate page and so would be interested in including anyone e...
by Marion
Sun Jun 10, 2007 8:21 pm
Forum: OTAs: Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking, Tripadvisor, etc.
Topic: I've "defected" to Holidaylettings!
Replies: 47
Views: 23069

I dropped HL this year. Although I got quite a few enquiries they did not convert. I get more enquiries and a much higher conversion rate from Holiday Rentals.
by Marion
Thu Mar 29, 2007 11:42 am
Forum: Managing your property
Topic: Posting 1st set of keys to guests!!
Replies: 8
Views: 11079

I used to send keys out all the time before I moved to France, and still do occassionally when I won't be around when the guests arrive. It has always worked well and I don't think I ever had a set not returned. I send out the set of notes (does and dont's etc) that I give all renters and a local ma...
by Marion
Tue Mar 20, 2007 2:14 pm
Forum: OTAs: Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking, Tripadvisor, etc.
Topic: HR and extra pix - anyone interested?
Replies: 7
Views: 1733

Elaine,
What a good idea to offer this on LMH. I would also like to obtain the extra photos so if you have any left overs :lol:
please send them my way.

Even though I point people who ask to my web site, it would be nice to show them on HR for those who cannot be bothered to e-mail.

Marion
by Marion
Tue Mar 20, 2007 2:08 pm
Forum: OTAs: Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking, Tripadvisor, etc.
Topic: Holiday Rentals . co .uk
Replies: 185
Views: 39059

HR has always performed well for me. It has always given me more bookings than others combined (HL, OD, Homelidays, Vacation Rentals). This year referrels and repeats have been HR. My Owners Direct and Holiday Lettings ads are up for renewal and I am asking myself the same question about them. Marion
by Marion
Sat Jan 27, 2007 7:07 am
Forum: OTAs: Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking, Tripadvisor, etc.
Topic: Confused over Holiday Lettings Website
Replies: 4
Views: 1916

Hi Barry, There are agents who use the sites. I know of a couple here in Nice that have several properties on the books. I have managed the bookings for mine and my brothers apartments for 4 years and now also look after a friends apartment. I advertise all three on Holiday Lettings, Holiday Rentals...