Homes could be let out for over £2000 a week
By Rosemary Lowne
Inverness Courier Published: 18 March, 2011

HOMEOWNERS could rake in up to £2500-a-week during the Barclays Scottish Open Golf tournament in July if they rent their homes out to golf fans.
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Inverness solicitors Munro and Noble are looking for people who live within a 25-mile radius of the Castle Stuart Golf Links to rent out their properties of any size for the one week during the prestigious competition which runs from 7th to 10th July.

They say people can expect to get double their usual monthly rent in one week.

Throughout the week of the tournament, a one-bedroom property would be expected to get £900, whereas rent for a two bedroom home could be up to £1200.

A three-bedroom property could expect to get £1500 and a four-bedroomed up to £2500.

The rental value will be determined on the quality, size and location of the property.

With 67,000 people expected to flock to the golf tournament, Pauline Eggermont, the company's leasing agent, believes self-catering accommodation will be much sought after.

"Large groups and families prefer self-catering so we would be offering properties from the Monday to the Monday of that week," she said.

"We're looking for any size of self-catering property but ideally we're looking for properties that can accommodate between eight and 12 people.

"It's really very good for the area and we want to make sure we have enough accommodation so that people come back next year."

The company is open to looking at different properties in various areas around the golf course including not only Inverness but also Nairn, Black Isle and Ardersier.

"We're not going to say we can't rent properties because their located in a certain area but we are being a bit picky," said Mrs Eggermont.

"Inverness will be popular as there will be extra bus services between the golf and Inverness.

"It will also give tourists the best of both worlds with Inverness being close to the golf but also offering them facilities in the city."

People who are interested in renting out will first receive a visit from the estate agents who will assess if the house is suitable.

They should also contact their insurance company for advice.

Homes would have to be cleared of personal items, with clothes, food and other items, including photographs, stored away.

"People have to feel that the home is theirs for the week," Mrs Eggermont continued.

"But it's a good excuse for a spring clean."

She explained people who rent out their homes often go on holiday or stay with family and friends.

For every property rented out, Munro and Noble will get 15 per cent commission.

r.lowne@inverness-courier.co.uk

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