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January 23
Cape Town Day Zero! We Can Do It!
I just read the brilliant article by Steven Underwood. Day Zero in Cape Town 9 Points On How To Positively Face The Drought in Cape Town 2018 As holidaymakers in Cape Town we invite yo... Read More
April 19
Most Important Feature List Of Self Catering Accommodation
This list of Self Catering Features only show the most critical. Washing machine Dryer Fridge Coffee Machine Hair dryer(s) Braai Sundeck chairs Fine Linen Single Beds that become Kings Safe Uncapped ... Read MoreThe Secret Of Making Guests Like Your Self Catering Home
April 14, 2017 Articles
How To Find The "Secret" To Making Guests Like Your Self Catering Home
Let me start by asking four questions. If you can answer yes to at least two of these questions then I will be wasti...
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March 8
How to set self catering rates to make money
How to set self-catering daily rates to make moneyYou are a homeowner and you want to make money via Airbnb and other sites. It's easy: all you do is dress the place up nicely, get some photos, a... Read MoreTips On How To Buy Property For Airbnb – Cape Town
February 22, 2017 Articles
Are you considering buying property in Cape Town to make money with Airbnb? Well, you are not alone. Everyone is jumping on the Airbnb bandwagon. And now you have also decided to cream it whi...
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February 1
HolidayMakers Tips: Save Cape Town’s Water – Every Drop Counts
We get this question very often: What About The Cape Town Water Situation? As you may know we are in a winter rainfall climate so our rain starts sometimes even in February. But normally end of April,... Read More
January 20
It ain’t over ’til the fat lady sings – [Cape Town Accommodation Owners]
As you know we got worried as 2016 was running full steam ahead. Many Cape Town homes showed availability right through November and into early December. Where they ever going to book out?! Many Ca... Read More
November 24
Available Cape Town Self Catering Accommodation for December January 2106 2017
Just a quick update on available Cape Town self catering accommodation for December January 2016 2017. As agents, we share our available Cape Town accommodation with more than 40 agencies focusing on ... Read More
September 7
Current Available Cape Town Homes For Peak Time – 4 Bedrooms
Dear Cape Town Home Owner This is an open letter to one of our Southern Suburb self-catering home-owners. For privacy purposes, I have bolded in the house in the table. The owner asked me the foll... Read More
August 19
Wood Fired Hot Tub: Can It Address Low Occupancy During Winter?
Good question. People want a break from the cold winter in and around Cape Town. They have very many choices. Every owner fight for attention and most of them do it based on competitive rates. But tha... Read More
August 19
What is going on with the Cape Town Holiday Rental Market?
You know about Brexit, stronger rand, local elections, and winter. Let’s discuss how these may impact the rental market and what you should consider. Before the elections, many people enquire... Read More
May 11
Why Is arriving ON TIME At A Self Catering Place Such A Pain?
Let me tell you a story about the Horaks arriving at a self catering cottage in Riebeeck Kasteel ON Time!BTW: This story is not about dogs. Let me say; the Horaks love dogs.Dogs are not as demanding a... Read More
May 10
Winter Is Bad News For Cape Town Self Catering Owners
Yes. The Cape Town winter is seriously bad news for most Cape Town self catering owners. We walked the streets of many False Bay villages, and the shops are closed. If it was not for mother'... Read More
May 6
How To Make Money With Airbnb With Independent Guest Ratings
Many holiday homeowners think I am crazy when I propose very competitive rates on Airbnb when launching a new property. I must say that I would rather choose crazy than stupid. In previ... Read More
April 21
The Internet Solution To Your Self Catering Home
Are you willing to lose a deal because you don’t have proper internet or no DSTV? We have learned at lot about self-catering; the needs of owners and the needs of guests. I believe we have earne... Read MoreHow Can Cape Town Holiday Accommodation Owners Benefit Using A Channel Manager?
April 21, 2016 Articles
Let's assume you want to maximise the income from your Cape Town holiday home. How would you maximise it?Obviously marketing seems easy. But the only real measure of success is the amount of mone...
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Setting Cape Town Self Catering Rates & Other – Michael Farr – Sun International
Setting Cape Town self catering accommodation rates. This is a skill. But a skill is useless if you if your ego runs wild. I have come across many owners who want the high rate without understandi... Read More
January 20
This Homeowner Ask For Ideas On How To Rank On Airbnb
Leon from Las Vegas searched and found this Cape Town self catering owner’s blog. This is what Leon wanted help with: Hi, my name is Leon Yang and I’m actually an Airbnb host in Las Vega... Read More
November 23
How to Prep Your AirBnB For The Business Traveller
The other day one of our Airbnb guests gave a very useful review at the same time I got an email from Airbnb on how, our more than 40, Airbnb listings can qualify for the business traveller. This wha... Read More
November 10
Cape Town Holiday Accommodation Availability December 2015 New Year
Are you looking for accommodation in Cape Town Holiday with availability December 2015 New Year? One bedrooms, two bedrooms, three bedrooms, four bedrooms, 5 even six bedroom holiday accommodation. Ha... Read More
November 6
Outlook on Cape Town Festive Season 2015/2016
What’s the outlook for Cape Town festive market for 2015.2016? Just the other day Elmarie was asked to 4 restaurants for guests of this festive season. Most of the popular places like The Test K... Read More
October 20
Top Cape Town Restaurants 2015
Are these some of the top Cape Town restaurants 2015? No 1 must be The Test Kitchen. “The Test Kitchen continues to garner international recognition for the excellent offering they deliver,” Winde... Read More
September 23
Tap Into The Profitable Holiday Home Market To Suit Yourself
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Homeowner; today you can tap into Cape Town’s popularity and earn income from your lovely home in and around Cape Town. A very high demand for quality self-catering accommodation sees owners enj...
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August 24
Cape Town has quietly become a must-visit city for travelers all over the globe – Things To Do In Cape Town
South Africa is having a moment—or maybe five. Cape Town has quietly become a must-visit city for travelers all over the globe, with an enviable food culture, markets and museums, the Kirstenbosch G... Read More
August 13
Local’s guide to eating in Cape Town
No matter your craving Tails of a Mermaid blogger Natalie Roos has a fix for you to discover in and around Cape Town. I love food. I mean, I know everyone likes food, but I love food. Throughout ... Read MoreSole Marketing Terms And Conditions
August 12, 2015 Articles
EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT AND MANDATE
TO MANAGE PROPERTY
Between THE OWNER and THE AGENT.
WHEREAS
THE OWNER is the beneficial and lawful owner of the PROPERTY offered as ACCOMMODATION
THE AGENT is the age...
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August 6
Did You Ask The Bull What Happens When You Negotiate Cape Town Self Catering Rates?
Cape Town self catering rates negotiations: If you understand the bull fight then you’ll understand how negotiable Cape Town self catering rates are. Let me tell you a joke to explain it: A big... Read More
June 24
2 Criteria For High Short-Term Rentals in Cape Town
You may be wondering why your self-catering home is not renting out as fast as you would like to see it go. Today I am going to share two major criteria that have the most impact. After that we can ... Read More
June 3
Learn How A Professional Photographer Can Fix These Simple Mistakes For Only R850
Today everyone is a photographer. You constantly take photos with your smartphone. But does that qualify you or your amateur photographing friend as an expert? During peak December homeowners earn fro... Read More
May 19
Is Cape Town As A Destination Getting Too Expensive?
Cape Town Accommodation Owners,Cape Town Holiday Makers,Cape Town Holiday Questions,Holiday Booking Tips,Rates
Let’s see what the Deutsche Bank, Cape Town homeowners and one enquiring client thinks.
Lets start with the client:
He wanted 14 nights accommodation at R7000 per night for December (he h...
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May 2
Managing Self Catering Accommodation: Our Ideal Cape Town Clients Maximise Income
Managing self-catering accommodation in Cape Town is one of the choices remote homeowners need to consider carefully. Today I want discuss one of the ways homeowners can qualify any Cape Town short te... Read MoreLooking for Accommodation in Clifton Cape Town Over December?
April 8, 2015 Articles,Cape Town Beaches,Cape Town Holiday Makers,Holiday Homes,Pictures of Cape Town,Where To Stay In Cape Town
Accommodation in Clifton Cape Town Over December
What a fun place to be over December. Accommodation in Clifton Cape Town over December is only for those who can afford a special treat.
There are very...
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Looking For Houses To Rent December Simonstown?
Articles,Cape Town Holiday Makers,Pictures of Cape Town,Simon's Town Beaches,Where To Stay In Cape Town
You are looking for houses to rent December Simonstown.
And if you are looking for December homes in Simonstown then I don’t need to ask you if you know this beach? If you enjoy Simonstown photo...
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March 2
Breakfast at Raith in Constantia
One of the best breakfasts ever at Raith in Constantia. The Cape Holiday family team decided to meet for a late morning breakfast at Raith in Constantia. I had the Eggs Benedict – one of my ... Read More
February 24
Buying Cape Town Property For Short Term Rental Income
The rental research we have done shows many homeowners who do a great job of marketing and management get 30% occupancy, most get 50% and those who do an exceptional job get 75% and more. If you activ... Read More
February 19
Setting Rates: Airbnb Is A Game You Play
Many Cape Town homeowners and accommodation owners ask us advice on Airbnb. It’s critical that you play the Airbnb game. You need a great host, excellent and responsive marketing, great photos, ... Read More
January 31
Self Catering Management in Cape Town: Relieve The Hassle And Earn From The Popularity
Today, if you don’t get an income from the short term rental market then you are leaving a lot of money on the table. But to do that you may need a self catering management agency in Cape Town w... Read More
January 31
Self Catering Rates: Advice To Cape Town Home Owner: Learn To Crawl Before You Run
One of our very trusted and landords in Newlands asked me for advice on how to set rates for her luxury 10 sleeper holiday home in Newlands Cape Town. This is what she asked me: Please give me sugge... Read More
December 29
Cape Town Self Catering Owner: 12 Home Setup Tips Get You Compliments Galore!
As a Cape Town Self Catering Owner, you want guests to be proud of your accommodation. There are always two types of owners; those who focus on making money and those who focus on having happy gu... Read More
December 12
Designed To Unfrustrate The Waiting For Self Catering Guests To Arrive
Meeting guests when they arrive or open the home for cleaners or maintenance guys: Your Your self catering agent can assist you. You can beg yourneigbours. You can ask your mother. You can cancel or i... Read More
December 5
2 Little Mistakes That Cost A Cape Town Self Catering Home Owner R52000
I got this email from a Cape Town self catering home owner today 4 Dec 214. Just 20 days before season starts: “Urgent Green Point Rate Change” Please can you amend the listing for holi... Read More
November 14
What Is Green Grass Marketing For Self Catering Accommodation?
The other day someone said that my rugby team is great on paper but fails on grass. It may be painful, but it’s true. Today I want to ask you if your Cape Town self catering marketing looks gre... Read More
November 11
What We Do As Short Term Rental Agents Cape Town
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As short term rental agents Cape Town we have two major responsibilities. The first is to meet the needs of our holiday makers with the Cape Town short term accommodation in our extensive portfolio. ...
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November 6
Simonstown Short Term Rental Agency
Are you looking for a Simonstown short-term rental agency? Trust is where we start. And I assume trust is also high on your list. Without trust we cannot do the business we do. And that’s why o... Read More
November 5
Cape Town Is Nearly 2000 km Further From The Ebola Risk Than London
The world is a small place and at times (most times) pretty stupid. We had a party of 8 from Europe coming to Cape Town but the cancelled because of the so called Cape Town Ebola risk. If you look at... Read More
November 5
What We Do As Simonstown Holiday Letting Agents
Holiday Letting Agents Simonstown: What a pain to have a couple a million investment but you get no return from it. Yes, capital may gain but you are not tapping into the lucrative short-term rental m... Read More
November 1
Top Fun Things To Do In Cape Town As Shared By Others Like Conde Nast
Let me start with a summary by Conde Nast announcing the Top 25 Cities in the World: Readers’ Choice Awards 2014 Click here to view original web page at www.cntraveler.com Cape Town i... Read More
October 21
Cape Town Self Catering Management Advice To A Prospective Homeowner
The owner in Marina Da Gama Muizenberg bought a lovely three bedroom self catering home. She want’s to maximise her income and want us to help her in managing and marketing here home. Here is my... Read More
October 9
About Your 2014 Cape Town Holiday
You can be anywhere and have a great new years party. But Cape Town is one party all times. So if you have not booked we have some homes left in Kommetjie, St James, Simonstown, the Southern Suburbs a... Read More
September 23