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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Q: What is the value of Lifestyle2010.co.za to its customers?
We provide you with piece of mind when working with us.
If you are a visitor, we guarantee that all of our properties are reviewed by us
- the descriptions and photographs are accurate and the owner is real, so there
are no surprises when you arrive. Protect your check-in- choose our key security
service.
We will perform the following duties:
- Verify property ownership with government records;
- Review accuracy of property description;
- Inspect the property;
- Answer advertising inquiries about the property;
- Other services on a case-by-case basis.
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If you are a landlord, we will make renting out your property easy. A tremendous
amount of hard work has gone into building and maintaining the website for your
use, and a great deal of internet advertising expertise has been utilized around
the globe to help you find the most appropriate family of visitors.
We will perform the following duties:
- Employ best practices of internet advertising to attract a global audience;
- Answer advertising inquiries about the property;
- Endorse property details for benefit of the visitor;
- Hand deliver your funds and contract;
- Other services on a case-by-case basis.
Q: What happens if my property gets damaged by the tenant?
We highly recommend purchasing insurance that will cover any damages to your property.
If you don't have insurance, the tenant might be liable for the damage.
Q: What happens if the tenant gets injured while in my property?
If you don't have insurance, you might be liable. We highly recommend purchasing
insurance coverage.
Q: How much time do I have before I start advertising my property for 2010 FIFA World
CupGames?
We advise to start marketing your rental accommodations as early as 18 months in
advance. As we move closer to the FIFA World Cup Games an increasing number of private
FIFA World Cup rentals will be coming to the market, reducing your chances of renting
your property successfully. Also, some of the best tenants will be finalizing their
travel arrangements early.
Q: How do I remove my rental listing from Lifestyle2010.co.za when it's rented?
You can remove your rental property listing from search results yourself after you
login. Simply choose 'Edit My Listing' and check "property rented" near the bottom
of the listing.
Q: Can I use credit cards for payments and is my payment secure?
Yes, you can use Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. We are using
PayPal to process your payments because this is the most secure way to pay online.
Plus, when you pay with PayPal, you do not expose your credit card number to us.
PayPal does all the processing, and we never see your credit card number, address,
or any other payment information.
Q: Do I pay any extras (like taxes, services, utilities fees)?
Lifestyle2010.co.za earns income from fee-based services such as contract preparation,
transaction processing, property inspections, secure key management, maid services,
and linen laundry services.
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SOME HELPFUL TIPS
THE BEST WAY TO RENT A HOME AT THE 2010 FIFA WORLD CUP GAMES
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Tip #1. Location, Location, Location. Homes
that are situated in gated security complexes and close to the major 2010 FIFA World
Cup venues stand the best chance of attracting visitors in 2010. Accommodations
located further from the events are not as desirable for visitor lodging, so be
realistic with your prices. Properties situated on the best transit lines have the
second-best chance. Search our listings from time to time and keep your prices competitive
with the best prices advertised for homes like yours.
Tip #2. Price your rental home realistically.
There are two types of visitors at the FIFA World Cup. First, there are a few Corporate
Sponsors. Often these groups want large spaces with the highest standards of luxury
accommodation. These homes normally rent for the whole month, and we anticipate
that the prices will be well in excess of $50,000.00. For the homeowners who have
one to three bedroom homes and apartments, we need to rent our 2010 houses at prices
that compare favorably with others on the website, and with typical hotel accommodations.
Presently, the best of these apartment listings start at about $400.00 per night.
Be assured, supply will far exceed demand, so make your listing as attractive as
possible and accept reasonable offers - otherwise you will be left out in the cold
in June 2010, just as many were in Beijing, people who let good opportunities slip
by because they got greedy.
Tip #3. Only work with a reputable site like
Lifestyle2010.co.za, which is the only home rental
site with prior FIFA Confederation Cup experience. Visitors who are traveling from
far away places are placing a great deal of faith in us. They are at tremendous
risk that home owners might abscond with their money, or rent your house many times
over and then disappear at check-in time. Visitors need to be assured of the integrity
of you and your listing. It needs to be well presented, verified, widely marketed
overseas, and we must demonstrate real, proven experience at making successful home
rentals in FIFA World Cup cities. By offering your home with us in the most professional
manner will you be assured the best chance to get your property rented, and at the
best price possible.
Tip #4. Set a minimum number of nights allowed
for a booking. We would suggest five nights be specified for a reservation in your
2010 rental townhouse or apartment. This will increase your potential market, because
a great many games visitors do not stay for long. If you demand one or two weeks
minimum stay, or even a whole month, you will dramatically reduce your chances to
rent your 2010 FIFA World Cup property.
Tip #5. Determine how many people can live comfortably
in your house or apartment. A sofa bed or a roll-away cot can be helpful in attracting
guests who are traveling with children or a single friend. This could turn a one
bedroom into a two-bedroom equivalent, with a corresponding increase in the money
earned by your 2010 FIFA World Cup rental home. You may also wish to limit the number
of folks allowed into your home as part of your pre-qualifying process.
Tip #6. Get extra linens and keys. Your guests
will be impressed with new linens, and you will be able to use them for years to
come. Better still, each check out/check in of new guests will be far quicker and
easier. You should have an extra set of keys made as soon as possible, especially
if you use electronic security devices or if you deal with a property management
company. You must also arrange cleaning prior to arrival, especially if you rent
to more than one party, or if you intend to take a vacation during the games. Lifestyle2010.co.za will provide these optional
services if you wish.
Tip #7. Treat your guests well. A small token
of your appreciation on the dining room table when your guests arrive will go a
very long way. Remember, your guests are paying you a high nightly rate to stay
at your home, and you want them to be happy. This will help you avoid having to
deal with potential complaints and your house will probably be cleaner and tidier
when your guests leave.
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