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Got insurance? (No, really?) 26-Aug-2011

Having a specialised insurance policy to cover your property is one of the most important considerations as a property owner and landlord. There are risks associated with being a landlord that many dwelling insurance policies do not cover.

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A holiday home owner’s guide to health and safety 21-Feb-2011

As a bach owner, you have to comply with five different Acts relating to health and safety. We read the Acts – so you don’t have to – and summarises the main points...

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How to child-proof your holiday home 24-May-2010

Want to attract family groups? Make it child-friendly and you’ll encourage repeat bookings and word-of-mouth recommendations.

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How to screen (vet) your guests 17-Feb-2010

Screening renters is a real skill. Here’s how to minimise risk by picking the right guests.

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Opinion blog entries and newsletters

Christmas 2011 Cheque Fraud attempt (Scam Alert) 05-Jan-2012

As an owner or manager of a holiday rental, you need to be aware of possible scams that affect your business. Scams of various types have been around for years, but every so often there is a lift in sophistication - so it pays to keep us with what’s happening. Here are details of a scam attempted on Bookastay Australia users during Christmas 2011. Whilst the specifics may not be repeated on you, there are some important traits that will help you spot a scammer.

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Thanks and a Merry Christmas (Newsletter) 20-Dec-2011

This is the last newsletter for the year - and what a year it has been. I get the impression that the entire nation needs to reverse onto a couch or sun lounger with a glass of wine, beer, or a stiff Gin and Tonic, and put its feet-up for a few hours. Hopefully Christmas will give us all that opportunity...

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Giving and receiving (Newsletter) 30-Nov-2011

Every Christmas we get asked for Gift Vouchers. This year we've got them available, plus Bookabach will donate $5 to Christchurch City Mission for every Xmas voucher sold.

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