Mhags Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 We have found a self catering holiday home that has dates available when we need them for first few weeks in Oz. request has been made to pay deposit & bond via Paypal & remainder of balance to be paid 7 days before arriving. It's a lot of money & just wanted to know if this is standard pay in procedure for a private letting situation. Apologies if I sound unworldly (I probably am). thanks in advance! Mhags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markntracey Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Hi Mhags, We stayed for 2 weeks earlier on in the year and also we found the house through Stayz, all communication and payment was done through the landlord. We had to pay for the house when we booked, and then $1000 bond 4 days before we arrived. I think this must be normal. (we paid by bank tfr but paypal is very safe) Good luck Tracey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 I have heard of some places doing this, so i wouldnt worry too much. I personally ask for the outstanding balance within the first few days of arrival but for some it is normal to pay all the amount prior to your arrival. Cal x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Hi Mhags Yes I would say probably 90% of short term rentals are done like this, you are usually asked for a deposit to hold the dates and then the full balance to be paid prior to arrival. Kate Ps Just forgot to say paying via paypal is a good way to do it as it covers you if anything went wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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