The Rewards of Staying in Vacation Rental Homes When on a Vacation

If you have planned a holiday, deciding where to stay is one of the most vital choices you have to make. The first thought that generally comes to mind, is booking a hotel room. Hotels maybe well-located, but sometimes in the peak seasons, rooms aren’t available, or they are out of budget. This becomes more pronounced when your trip involves a lot of travelling, and you find yourself paying more rental than you thought you would. Also, there are times when staying in a hotel and eating the same hotel food becomes a bit boring and monotonous. So, what do you do in cases like these? The answer is simple, book a vacation rental home whether you are vacationing, seeing family and friends, or attending functions! Listed below are some of the many benefits you can avail when on a trip.

·        Economical: Rental homes are definitely more cost-effective in terms of hotels. When travelling is on your agenda these homes make perfect sense. Also, they are homely and comfortable.

·        Privacy and Space:  Villa rentals are ideal if you have a large group coming. A place like Dubai is a popular family destination, and finding vacation rentals is not as difficult as it is made to sound. What a hassle it would be if you are to imagine reserving a separate accommodation just to fit in all the members? With a villa you get to have more space, you’re given the liberty to cook your own food, and what’s more you get a lot more privacy. This is chiefly because; most of these are single or detached. Plus, you don't have to be bothered about the noise coming from outside.

·        Flexibility: Unlike usual hotel rooms, you don't have to have a fixed clock to follow. You can have your own set of schedules and programmes just the way you want it.

The sheer experience of staying in a vacation rental home instead of a hotel is a satisfying one. As long as you can make the necessary enquiries, and ensure that you have all the information that you need so as to make the stay a wonderful venture!

3 Easy Steps to Avoid Rental Property Scams

Corrupt people simply know how to deceit someone. This is particularly true when economic times exacerbate, and people find newer ways to take advantage of honest people. Lately, a lot of it has been seen in Dubai, the news about several renters leaving their rental property unexpectedly, because the rented place is illegal, is highly disturbing. Finding a home is not an easy task, and once found, losing it makes it even worse. None of us want to be out of deposit money and monthly rentals. So, just in case you’re wondering how to avoid these types of home rental scams read the following:-

1) Verification: Swindlers often use the local newspapers for their classified advertisements relating to rental properties. They may put up elaborate and urbane pictures of homes, which maybe legitimate, but not their own. Therefore, avoid these by first confirming and verifying all rental real estate leads you have considered so far before you sign up for one. Also, don’t go blindly with any of the real estate agencies who seem to be in a hurry to sell the property they in all likelihood will cheat you.

2) Research: Do some research before you sign up those lease papers. You could call up the landlord and ask him general questions. If, at all, the answers seem obscure, it could be a sign that the property owner is illegal. Find out about your neighbours as a number of scammers rent the property for a month and vanish with the money without prior notice. To be on the safe side find a reputable local real estate agency. This is because they have access to quite a few real estate leads that are legal and in the area of your choice.

3) Be cautious: Be very careful when handling cheques or money orders that are written for more than the necessary amount if you are the landlord. Do not cash them or even forward the difference to a third party. It is a sure-shot sign of a scam.

In short, don’t dish out your money upon the first accommodation you come across. Don’t be deceived by the most promising advertisement or the most alluring picture. Simply follow the above tips and keep yourself and your near and dear ones safe!