emma

Thank you, this is very helpful.

We are considering using PayPal but I am worried as I've heard they keep hold of the money for 45 days before forwarding it to you. That's not good! From your experience is this right? Emms

We've been running our business for many years and have not had a problem with collecing the damage deposit cheque and banking it.  But this year we've had 5 guests refusing to pay the damage deposit (even though they signed the booking form along with the t&c and everything was made very clear at the time of booking) - one sent a post-dated cheque for 1 week after their departure here, another refused to pay as they will not be damaging/breaking anything!  I think that with the high cost of bills - energy, food etc back in the UK is making people more cautious with their money.  They have now all paid!