Hi
I have had a french enquirer ask me for the address of our house in a small village, they say they know the area well and are looking for a quiet and tranquil location so want to check out where the house is.
They are in all probability genuine but I am aware of the security risks of doing this and and a bit unsure how to respond really!
Anyone else had a similiar situation arise?
Katie
Giving exact adress?
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Several times! In almost all cases, I politely explain that because, as a holiday home, sometimes the property is unoccupied, we don't give out the exact address until all payments for a booking have been received. I then give them as much info as I can without the address so they have a pretty good idea of the location. (Having said that, there are several properties nearby so we could be any one of them. I'm not sure how you'd do this if you're somewhere more isolated.)
So far, the vast majority of people understand and seem perfectly happy with the reply.
So far, the vast majority of people understand and seem perfectly happy with the reply.
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A Google map with a pin point of the general area may be enough.
Martha also has a creative solution viewtopic.php?t=13934
If you have doubts about security, explain these with the enquirer. Anyone who is serious about renting will no doubt understand and verify that they are genuine.
Martha also has a creative solution viewtopic.php?t=13934
If you have doubts about security, explain these with the enquirer. Anyone who is serious about renting will no doubt understand and verify that they are genuine.