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MyResidence: Vaccine Passports in Africa
VACCINE PASSPORTS IN AFRICA The World Health Organisation (WHO) has published a guidance document on introducing a digital Covid-19 vaccination certificate – known as a Digital Documentation of Covid-19 Certificates: Vaccination Status (DDCC:VS). What is a vaccination passport? A vaccine passport is a document that serves as proof that you have been vaccinated or protected against certain…
MyResidence: Talking Tips and Tricks
MyResidence Tips and Tricks: Travel and accommodation agents can make a trip to a foreign country much easier, and reduce the administrative work you do not want to deal with by a mile. From the process of booking through to your arrival and even your stay, there are ways that YOU can make your agent’s…
MyResidence: Addressing Travel Anxiety
Addressing Travel Anxiety Travel anxiety is something often spoken about, especially when travelling to Africa. Furthermore, the COVID-19 panic has heightened travel anxiety. Simply put, travel anxiety is the fear of travelling to an unfamiliar place. This causes an individual to feel stressed or depressed when travelling to a new place. These symptoms manifest into…
A Guide through our Booking Process
Welcome to booking with MyResidence. We have a hassle-free, reliable, and prompt booking system. In this article, we guide you through this process. Our Client and Legal Service Advisor, Tanja Glatz gives us insight into your questions. The client sends MyResidence a booking request via email. You have logged into www.myresidence.africa. You submit a…
MyResidence Talks Mass Long-Term Bookings
MY RESIDENCE TALKS MASS LONG TERM BOOKING The African continent is an attractive investment destination for multinational companies and businesses. Mass, long term projects that help boost the economy of Africa, create employment and expand access to healthcare and education are prevalent during these times. My Residence offers long-term accommodation bookings for these projects requiring…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…