Temporary Accommodation Industry Challenges

Although temporary accommodation comes with benefits, managing temporary accommodation is not without its challenges. In our previous article, we highlighted the advantages of serviced apartments over hotel accommodation. Serviced apartments are more cost-effective, have more space, even more flexibility versus traditional accommodation, have more facilities, and also more amenities available. Not to mention, My Residence is strict concerning the vetting of these apartments, only partnering with property…

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Adam Kane-Smith: Business Development Manager

Adam Kane-Smith is the Business Development Manager for My Residence. Adam has extensive experience in the evaluation of property investment opportunities, the structuring of property investments and the negotiation of both the acquisition and disposal of property investment. “A Chartered Accountant with a passion for property” – says Adam Kane-Smith describing himself.  Kane-Smith is the Business…

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Tanja Glatz: Client Services Coordinator and Legal

Tanja Glatz is My Residence’s Client Services Coordinator and Legal Coordinator. Tanja finds and vets the properties, build relations with property partners, load them onto My Residence system, train them and completes the legal agreements between My Residence and hotels, and between My Residence and clients. Furthermore, Tanja attends to requests and servicing all bookings…

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Serviced Apartments versus Hotels

A serviced apartment is a fully furnished apartment that is available for both long-term and short terms stay. They are fully equipped with hotel-like amenities, including soft furnishings and things you need to make your stay a home.   INVEST IN MORE SPACE Serviced apartments are generally 30% bigger than hotel rooms, therefore more value…

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The Importance of Accommodation Vetting

Albeit temporary, temporary serviced accommodation is a short-term investment. An investment that can cost you and inconvenience you if you do not do your due diligence. Relocating to the African continent can be an exciting adventure and new beginning, when vetting is done on the property you will be choosing. In the temporary serviced accommodation…

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