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To Rent Or Not To Rent In Vancouver For 2010 Olympics

Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver are quickly approaching and Olympic tickets are currently on sale in different countries. As tickets are being purchased more and more people around the globe are starting to actively plan their trips to Vancouver . One of the most important aspects of the trip is accommodation. Finding a perfect place to stay in Vancouver can be a challenge but it is not impossible.

If you would call any of the hotels in Downtown Vancouver today and ask them about the availability of rooms for 2010 Olympics you would hear one of the two standard responses: 1 everything is booked out to organizations or corporate clients; or 2 there might be some rooms available in March after Vancouver Olympic Committee decides how many rooms they are booking.

While you might want to wait until later in the year to see what becomes available I would not count on easily finding rooms in any of the hotels in Vancouver . Even if you get lucky it will take you awhile and prices might be 23 times higher than regular rates during the same nonOlympic period. So what is your alternative?

There are several companies that advertise private vacation rental properties for Vancouver Winter Olympics. We conducted research among several such companies to get an average price for various types of properties in different parts of Greater Vancouver area.

NUMBER OF BEDROOMS

AREA
1br
2br
3br
4br
5br

Vancouver Downtown
599
905
n/a
n/a
n/a

Vancouver all communities
479
611
1271
1595
n/a

North Vancouver
325
890
1057
1550
2050

West Vancouver
480
900
1338
1675
2733

Burnaby
362
738
923
1230
n/a

TriCities Coquitlam Port Moody Port Coquitlam
350
532
830
950
n/a

*Research done by Golden City Rentals team on January 2nd 2009

Now what are the next steps? First of all you will need to decide what part of the city would be the best for you. This will depend on the type of events that you are planning to attend. There are several Olympic venues that are located in different parts of Greater Vancouver or even in Whistler. For example if you are interested in Opening and Closing Ceremonies you will look in Downtown area but if you are interested in speed skating you might want to consider Richmond .

Second decide on your budget and stick to it. If you are coming for a week extra 50100 per day will add up quickly.

And lastly have fun and enjoy Vancouver ! It is one of the best cities in the world.

To get more information on private rentals for 2010 Olympics in Vancouver visit http://www.goldencityrentals.com . You will find how much local home owners are asking for private accommodations during Vancouver 2010 Olympics and what type of rental accommodations are available. You can list your property for 2010 Olympics or rent one if you wish.

Still got questions or need recommendations on a specific area in Vancouver email me at infogoldencityrentals.com

About the writer:  Natallia Hramianitskaya of http://www.goldencityrentals.com we are your source of 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics vacation property rentals and accommodations. All properties advertised on our website are available specifically from February to March of 2010

Tips For Preparing A Vacation Home Rental Agreement

I have encountered many vacation home owners who rent without a written contract. They do so at their own risk. Although the majority of vacation renters are very good and go out of there way to keep your property in order it just takes one bad renter incident or one misunderstanding that can really spell trouble.

For example I had an experience where 12 people showed up to rent an island rental home that only specified an occupancy limit of 6 in the advertising and contract. A dozen people in a smaller place can put a lot of wear and tear on the property not to mention utility use. If there had not been an occupancy limit in the contract it would have been more difficult to enforce and ask the additional people to find another place. Another reason to have an occupancy limit is to restrict large parties in the vacation home. You many not want renters to hold parties of fifty people in your 46 capacity person home for weddings reunions etc.

Rely on personal experiences to help customize your contract. I did encounter a shortterm renter who rearranged the furniture around and put all the knickknacks in the closet. It was a hassle to move everything back to its original order. Now I include the phrase in our contracts rearranging the furniture or decor is not allowed.

As owner of the vacation homes rental website http://www.rentals2remember.com I thought it was important to provide contract tips that may be beneficial to property owners. All rental agreements may differ a little but there are some items that should be essential to your vacation rental contract:

Payment Terms
Security Deposit Refund Policy
Cancellation Policy to include noshows late arrivals early departures
Checkin and Checkout times
Occupancy Limit
Care of Property Furniture Appliances dont move furniture around
Cleaning Policy Trash Removal
Policy of Keeping Home Secure locked when away
Other considerations might be a pet policy or a smoking policy.

I recommend that you always consult with an attorney first to review your rental contract to make sure it is in compliance with local and state government regulations or any association regulations and to make sure it covers all necessary issues to protect yourself as a property owner.

About the writer:  Tamara Camden author is owner of the global vacation homes rental website http://www.rentals2remember.com

Timeshare Resales Can Save You Crucial Time Money And Effort

Timeshare resales online can not only save you time and money but it can also save you crucial amounts of effort when you are trying to participate in timeshare resales programs. Those who have bought a timeshare and are looking to resell it have many options. One thing they can do is take part in the timeshare resales program online through their timeshare company. Not only do owners not have to worry about going through a typical timeshare agency they are in direct contact with potential buyers. This way they will not have to wait for their agency to get back to them if they have any potential buyers. When participating in timeshare resales your listing will be listed on the online database that way when potential buyers are looking for a timeshare your listing will pop up. When putting your listing online you will specify the location duration of stay number of bedrooms and bathrooms and amenities such as a full kitchen washer and dryer as well as any entertainment facilities. When a buyer is interested in your listing they will directly contact via email this way you are not missing out on any opportunities to sell. When you find a buyer that is interested in your timeshare resales you will negotiate and finalize the contract all online. This way you are saving time money and effort that would have otherwise been wasted.

Timeshare resales allow you to sell your existing timeshare freeing up money that you could use to purchase a new timeshare in a different location. This way you are not only saving money by keeping your account with your timeshare company but you are also broadening your horizons to other destinations of the world. After you have successfully sold your timeshare you can take advantage of the cost savings of your sale and purchase another timeshare at a new and exciting destination. In doing these transactions online you are not only being efficient but you are also saving money. But introducing new people into the timeshare community you will be able to increase the network to which you will be able to trade timeshares with. You can also use your timeshare sell money to invest in a new timeshare without all the hassles usually attached with buying or renting a new timeshare.

Timeshare resales are a great way to travel around the world without all the hassles of planning vacations around the world. Dont let this opportunity get away and participate in timeshare resales today. You no longer have to deal with pestering travel agencies that seem to take forever to get back to you as to the status of your timeshare sale. The winter season is a great time to take a vacation to get away from the cold and spend it with your friends and family in the sun. If you are into winter sports there are a plentiful of destinations that offer timeshare ski up accommodations.

About the writer:  Charles Joseph provides information on exciting vacation rental recommendationsTimeshare rentals and detailed resort information to make vacation selection easier.To know more about TimesharesFlorida timeshare rentalsOrlando timeshare rentals and Timeshare resales visit www.redweek.com