Feb 3 2012
HK Vacation Apartment: Leasing Process
Browse for a Hong Kong Holiday Apartment
Utilize any one of the dozens of online holiday home websites to browse for a getaway. It could be worthwhile to firstly determine which area you prefer to holiday (by having a conversation with friends / extended family or peruse the most popular rentals on the webpage) to narrow down your search. Remember to go over apartment reviews left by previous guests. They provide an unbiased opinion of the property and function a good sanity check on the precision of the advertisement. You probably should keep in mind the following criteria when seeking your Hong Kong holiday apartment: availability date, suitability for families, access to the internet, apartment size and pets/smoking rules. After you have found a few properties you have an interest in in, use the online form on the webpage to contact the owner directly. You need to ensure your contact details are correct in order to be given a prompt response.
Request, Review and Return the Rental Document
When you have a tentative agreement together with the owner, ask for a rental contract. This will highlight your check in and check out dates, obligations on renting the holiday apartment and above all any cancellation and refund policies. You need to review this contract carefully to make sure you are comfortable with the terms and also keep a signed copy of the contract.
Book the Vacation Apartment
Generally Hong Kong holiday apartment owners will ask for deposit between 30-50% of a typical rental price to secure the booking. You want to look for the terms and conditions related the return of the deposit. The rental contract you reviewed in the previous step will contain the exact payment schedule. Typically in Hong Kong, full payment is expected prior to check in date. Confer with the owner on payment methods, commonest is PayPal, followed by online bank transfer and credit cards. The exact payment schedule will be outlined in the Rental Contract sent to you from the owner, which in turn will vary from property to property, however in the huge majority of cases, full payment is expected prior to your arrival at the property. In order to avoid losing your deposit, all payments ought to be made on time.
Decide If You Want Insurance
As with any holiday you want to consider buying travel insurance to cover your flights and accommodation in case of any unforeseen circumstances.
Important Details BeforeYou Arrive
Before you go in your holiday you want to ensure you have the following details about the holiday apartment from the owner:
- Address of your unit
- Travel instructions to reach the apartment coming from the airport
- Keys to the property or perhaps a pre-arranged appointment with the owner on how to get them
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