PROPERTY OWNERS PAGE

We are constantly approached by owners of properties around the world who are looking for an agent to market and handle lettings. It is for this reason that I decided to have a page on our new website dedicated solely to Owners, so that they may understand what sort of properties we require and how we operate.

The best form of reference is for all owners to have a good look at our website which will give them an idea of the sort of properties that sit happily in the Elysian portfolio. Our standards are high – quality is an essential requirement, and also value for money. We love to find a property that is different, unusual and even unique. We rarely take on properties that do not have a swimming pool. We endeavour to visit every property on our portfolio and review all our property details on the owners’ behalf, on an annual basis. We do however rely on our owners to give us all necessary information should there be any changes and/or arrangements as they happen. These days, everyone wants either a pool or to be close to the sea and who can blame them! We have an excellent reputation and our requirements are therefore also high.

In terms of the service we provide, our clients will vouch for our excellence, but we also provide a very thorough and personal service to our owners and agents. We are told by most of them that Elysian Holidays is their favourite company for a number of reasons. Apparently we are reliable, efficient, delightful to deal with and experts in our field. We are also told that the Elysian clients are their favourite too – it seems that the two go hand in hand!

Once we agree to take on a new property, we forward a questionnaire and property details form to the owner for completion. This needs to be returned to us so that we can then put the property onto our website. Once on the website, we market the villa, handle enquiries and organise bookings. All information is fed through to the owner. Properties are handled on an ‘On Request’ basis and we always check availability with the owner before confirming a booking. Our terms are 20% deposit payable to the owner to confirm each booking and this is payable once we receive confirmation from the client and the deposit has been received and cleared. The balance is due and normally received 6-8 weeks before client's arrival. As soon as the balance is cleared we make the balance payment to the owner. We need invoices from the owner for deposits and balances. Payment for these services is taken as commission on every booking. This is negotiated between the owner and ourselves at the time of taking on representation of the property.

At certain times, there may be other costs for special marketing campaigns. We will inform owners of these and participation will be at their discretion. We also offer prime position as Property of the Week on our Home Page at an additional cost.

At the end of the day, our relationship with all our owners and agents is very personalized and as a result, we always manage to overcome any difficulties that may arise. Our biggest test was September 11th, when as a result of our close relationships with owners, we were able to honour all bookings that were affected. We pride ourselves on being able to make these sort of unusual arrangements, where many others would not.

All owners will be asked to sign an Owners Contract, which details and sets out the duties of both Agent and Owner.