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provide a first class, professional service of high
integrity which relieves owners of the day to day
management of their holiday properties. We will remain
as cost effective as possible whilst ensuring a high
level of service to guests. The accommodation itself
must however be suitable for use as holiday
accommodation. |
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In short, we will not manage properties
which : |
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are
not insured for this commercial type of operation |
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not have Council approval for this usage |
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have
a poor standard of fixtures and fittings |
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We are prepared to obtain the necessary
permits etc. on the owner's behalf if requested. |
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We will utilise our proven existing Night
Porter Booking System (see
www.night-porter.com) and include all properties on
the Bruny Island Accommodation search engine (www.bruny-island.org)
which is featured as a paid advertisement on Google.
Properties will also be advertised free of charge - on
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The property will need a web site in
order to use the Night Porter system. If one needs to
be provided, we can supply Domain Names, Web Hosting,
professional web site design and commissioning at
very competitive prices. |
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We envision the following costs to the
owner on a per booking basis: |
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Management |
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20% of gross cost |
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Booking fees |
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Included in management fees |
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‘Normal Sundries’ – W/Up Liquid, toilet
rolls etc |
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Included for “our bookings” |
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Cleaning (Min 1 Hr) |
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$22 per hour including materials & travel |
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Linen (hired - BluLine Laundry - see
below) |
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Cost plus 10% cartage and handling |
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Maintenance (mowing/yard work etc) |
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$22 per hour as required |
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The following examples should give owners
an idea of how the prices work |
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Assuming a 2 night booking at $140 per
night - Cost
$280
Less: |
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Management/Booking Fees @ 20% |
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$56.00 |
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Laundry
(based on 2 persons) |
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$10.00 |
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(Sheets,
pillow slips, bath towels, hand towels, face
washers, tea towels) |
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Cleaning
(say 1hr @ $22) |
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$22.00 |
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$88.00 |
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Total
paid to owner $280.00 - $88.00=
$192.00 |
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If the owner wishes us to accept bookings
from other agencies - eg Tasmania Travel and
Information Centre, then their booking fees (normally
15%) will have to be added to the operating costs when
applicable. |
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These figures are intended as a guideline
only – the actual cleaning costs etc will vary with the
amount to be done and will be the subject of discussion
and contract with the owners. |
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We will send a detailed, itemised account
to the owners together with the balance outstanding on
or before the 10th of the month following the
month in which the visitors attended. |
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(Note - We will have a cancellation
policy in place and may on occasion have to make a
refund) |
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About Us. |
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Jennifer Creighton is experienced in
property management and has previously managed ‘The Tree
House’ and ‘The HIBA Gatehouse’ on Bruny. |
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My wife Julie and I have been in the
hospitality business for 25 years. We own St Clairs
Luxury Accommodation on Bruny (see
www.stclairs.com) – Own the Night Porter Booking
System and St Clairs Web Services. In the past we have
managed the six Explorers Cottages and designed and run
the administration and booking system of the Kettering
Visitor Information Centre. |
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Laundry prices – correct at 25th
Feb 2008 - Assume One Couple will use: |
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Queen Sheets |
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$1.90 |
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Pillow Cases |
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$2.32 |
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Bath Towels |
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$1.56 |
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Hand
Towels |
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$0.96 |
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Face Washers |
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$0.84 |
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Bath Mat |
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$0.50 |
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Tea Towels |
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$1.00 |
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Total |
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$9.08 |
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Add 10%
handling |
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$0.91 |
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Grand Total |
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$9.99 |
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Say $10.00 |
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Linen has to be hired, collected and returned to the Blu
Line Laundry in Hobart on a weekly basis. This is by
far the most cost efficient method and relieves the
owners from the high initial cost of linen purchase. |
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Please note – where properties charge
less than $160 per night – we would recommend a minimum
two night stay in order to keep the cleaning/laundry
costs down and minimise the ‘wear and tear’. More
expensive venues we feel should offer a 1 night basis as
the owner’s profit margin is greater and many guests do
require a 1 night stay only - Owner's decision of
course. |
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Should you require any further information, please do
not hesitate to contact us on (03) 6293 1300 or Jennifer
on (03)6293 1470 |
