Greenwood Serviced Apartments is seeing more cases of people seeking rented apartments in London and the UK being defrauded. It seems that the Gumtree website in particular is being used to rip off holidaymakers., who pay their money in advance and then turn up to find no accommodation exists.
This is a problem all over the world – and The Daily Mail newspaper in the UK, recently published a story telling how one conman is thought to have stolen over £250,000 over the last 4 years by taking money for non-existent holiday homes.
Check thoroughly who you are dealing with – be particularly careful if you see a ‘bargain’ on a site such as Gumtree that only has a mobile number (starting with 07) for contact.
As we have said in our Apartment Rental Guide, you can take more care by checking credentials, such as those we display on our website – including the KwikChex.com seals, which show that our business profile and our accreditations have been verified – click here to see them.
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This blog has been provided by Greenwood Serviced Apartments to highlight offers on short term rentals, holiday lets and corporate accommodation in London – and to provide news and information for people considering renting a serviced apartment in Britain.
There are many reports in the news and online about scams, poor service, misrepresentation and very poor quality connected to renting accommodation and Greenwood is committed to helping consumers protect themselves against such practices.
Please feel free to contact us for advice on renting an apartment in the UK – and you can see our full portfolio of properties by visiting our official website – click here.
Greenwood is a verified member of KwikChex.com, the leading online reassurance and reputation resource and you can view our profile by clicking on the KwikChex seal. We are also members of the London Chamber of Commerce, and the Property Ombudsman Scheme. We adhere to a recommended code of practice.
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Russell Square Apartments
Serviced Apartments – Russell Square 
To Let – from £140 Per Night
Special Offer - Applicable Dates 12 Aug – 12 Sep.
All rates exclusive of VAT on all one bedroom’s only. All apartments are subject to availability.
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Pimlico Apartments
Serviced Apartments – Pimlico
To Let – from £140 Per Night
Special Offer -Applicable Dates 29 Aug 2010 – 30 Aug 2010.
All rates inclusive of VAT. All apartments are subject to availability.
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Nottingham Serviced Apartment
Serviced Apartments – Nottingham
To Let – from £77 Per Night
Special Offer – Applicable Dates 12 Aug 2010 – 12 Sept 2010
All rates inclusive of VAT on all one bedroom apartments only. All apartments are subject to availability.
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Manchester Serviced Apartments
Serviced Apartments -Manchester
To Let – from £92 Per Night
Special Offer - Applicable Dates 12 Aug 2010 – 27 Sept 2010.
All rates inclusive of VAT on all apartments. All apartments are subject to availability.
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Fleet Street Apartments
Serviced Apartments -The City
To Let – from £145 Per Night
Special Offer – Applicable Dates 12 Aug 2010 – 12 Sep 2010
All rates exclusive of VAT on all Studio Apartments only. All apartments are subject to availability.
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Camberley Serviced Apartment
Serviced Apartments – Camberley
To Let – from £115 Per Night
Special Offer – Applicable Dates 12 Aug 2010 – 30 Sept 2010.
All rates inclusive of VAT on all one bedroom apartments only. All apartments are subject to availability.
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Brunswick Serviced Apartments
Serviced Apartments Birmingham
To Let – from £102 Per Night
Special Offer - Applicable Dates 12 Aug 2010 – 31 Aug 2010
All rates inclusive of VAT on all apartments – (Sun-Thurs) only. All apartments are subject to availability.
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Birmingham Serviced Apartments
Serviced Apartments -Birmingham
To Let – from £92 Per Night
Special Offer - Applicable Dates 12 Aug 2010 – 31 Aug 2010
All rates inclusive of VAT on all apartments. All apartments are subject to availability
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