• Management - Day-to-day management of your property, overseeing 3rd party contractors, booking administration, 24/7/365 emergency call-out
• Maintenance - Checks are carried out on an on-going basis and repairs promptly addressed to ensure a trouble-free living environment
• Security - Regular checks of your property are carried out to ensure the property is safe and secure 
• Cleaning - Westridge Management prides itself on the extremely high standard of cleanliness of all the homes we manage thus ensuring the greatest customer satisfaction 
• Pool Servicing - Pools are regularly checked regardless of occupation to ensure cleanliness and chemical balance. Should a problem arise this will be resolved soonest so that minimum inconvenience is experienced by owners/guests 
• Lawn Service - The garden, trees, and shrubs of your property are maintained regularly so they look their best at all times
• Pest Control - Carried out regularly around the perimeter of the property to prevent damage from pests
• Lawn Pest Control - Lawns and gardens surrounding the property are regularly sprayed to prevent damage from pests
• Marketing - Properties managed by Westridge Management are marketed for rental income through our own website free of charge and on our UK associates website for a small fee to contribute to their International marketing campaign 
• Furniture Packs - we can assist new owners to furnish & decorate their property at discount prices due to the excellent working relationship we have built with major suppliers 
• Licensing - Assistance will be given to owners to ensure the necessary property inspections are carried out and State licenses are obtained
• Fire Inspections - Annual inspections of properties and fire extinguishers are arranged and carried out by a fully qualified Fire Safety Officer
• Discount Flights & Car Hire - Westridge Management can now offer owners and guests staying at their villas great deals on car hire with many airport based Car Rental companies. These deals are lower than on offer to the general public so why not take a look at our Flights & Car Hire Page and get some great deals

DISILUSIONED OR DISAPPOINTED WITH YOUR CURRENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY ?

PONDERING WHETHER TO CHANGE MANAGEMENT COMPANY?
If you currently have a property in the Central Florida region and are looking to change from your present management company we hope the information above has been of some use in outlining the range of services we provide to the owners whose property we manage.

Please take this opportunity to take a look at the Testimonials from some of our owners or Contact Us for further information on how we can help to meet your particular requirements.

We look forward to hearing from you very soon - you have nothing to lose by contacting us ... but everything to gain from a company who does what it says it can and will do!!!


"We changed property management companies in 2005 as the service from our previous company was appalling. Maintenance costs were very high and they seemed unable to assure the security of our inventory. By comparison, Westridge Management, who is now in control of maintenance and security at our property, has fixed issues that our previous company was never able to address.  This included helping reduce the excessive electricity and water bills by 50%.

"We were delighted to hear that a service we were in need of is also being provided by them - that of a    pre-ordered grocery pack for our arrival. Westridge Management is more than willing to go that extra mile to satisfy all of their clients whether it is owners or guests. Their proactive approach has been just what we have been searching for and needed after our initial experience in the management of our rental home.

"If I meet or hear of any other owners looking for an outstanding management company I would have no hesitation in recommending and referring them to Westridge Management Inc."

Bryan & Carol, Surrey

"We want to say a big THANK YOU for all the help and advice you have given us since we closed on our new Florida holiday home recently.

"This is the first time we have undertaken such a big commitment abroad. Being so far away from your home/investment can be worrying at the best of times and you need somebody locally in whom you have full confidence and can trust to look after your home in a professional way, we believe we have found someone like that in both of you. If we can't be there, we're glad you are!

"Professional at all times, we have found you to be always available to answer our questions/concerns, no matter how trivial and you always do what you say/promise promptly - from keeping us informed, ensuring things run smoothly, progressing any queries with the builders, inspectors and utility companies etc.

"Thanks for helping to make our Florida dream home a reality and we would certainly have no hesitation in recommending Westridge Management to anyone in our position."

Jai & Sandra, Essex

"Westridge Management has looked after our property in Mission Park for the last 2 years and every time we have visited the villa it was found to be immaculate inside and out. Whenever friends or guests have stayed at the villa they also have had nothing but praise for the presentation of the villa for their arrival.

"When we first moved into the property we gave the builders a snagging list and Westridge Management followed this up on our behalf until completion.

"We have nothing but praise for the work that Westridge Management have done to keep our villa in tip-top condition and as such we would have no hesitation in recommending Westridge Management to anyone looking for a good property management company."

Keith & Maureen, Northumberland

>A million and one thanks for all the help you have given us and still have to do after our recent problems with our property in Florida. We have definitely picked the right management company when we came to you.

Fred & Elaine, Dorset

        


Do the charges levied by Westridge Management for their services represent good value for money?
The service package we offer has been put together to offer the most comprehensive service at the most realistic price, which we believe to very competitive. We offer services that other property management companies don't and we always carry out our services diligently and thoroughly to ensure as much of a trouble-free ownership as possible. We have numerous satisfied homeowners and some of their comments can be seen in our Testimonials section on this page.

Does Westridge Management provide guarantees of rental income?
The travel and tourism industry is very unpredictable and can vary from year to year dependant on many factors such as economy, weather, world events, etc. Here in Florida the events of 9/11 in New York 2001 and the hurricanes that swept across the state in 2004 had a huge impact on the travel and tourism industry. Therefore, because of this unpredictability Westridge Management cannot guarantee rental income to homeowners but will work for the homeowner along with its professional affiliates to secure as much rental income as possible if required.

Can Westridge Management sort out all my taxation matters?
As we all know taxation is a personal issue and a very complex subject. Differences between UK and US taxation system are numerous and as such it is in our opinion better dealt with by a fully Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Westridge Management has established a good working relationship with a local CPA and many of our homeowners now use the services that they provide. They are available and willing to advise and deal with any taxation matters you may have. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require details of the CPA.

How will I know what is happening with my property as I am so far away?
Westridge Management prides itself on the communication and trust it has built up with the homeowners of the properties they manage. They will be updated on any issue that arises with their property as and when required and if it effects the homeowner on a financial basis then permission will be sought prior to proceeding with any repairs/replacements. Also there is a monthly newsletter available to homeowners on the Website and this will include updates, news, recommendations, etc. So all-in-all the distance across to the UK is bridged as much as possible through numerous lines of communication, which is something our homeowners appreciate.

Will my telephone bill be excessive during guests' stay in the villa and will they have access to the Internet?
We advise all of our homeowners to limit the calls allowed to be made by guests to those that are free and necessary such as emergency 911 calls. This can be done easily by either the homeowner or the management company with assistance of the local telephone service provider. Calls can still be placed by the guest using the telephone in the villa but they will either have to use a pre-paid telephone card or a credit card.

Internet access is not normally available but with sufficient notice at time of booking it can be arranged with the local telephone service provider.

Do I need a license to use my villa for short-term rentals?
Yes there are 2 licenses required and these are the Occupational and State licenses. Westridge Management can assist in having your property inspected and apply for these licenses. This is part of the service that we provide.

Who can have a property managed by Westridge Management?
Any homeowner in the Disney area of Florida can have their property managed by Westridge Management. If you are a new homeowner just taking over ownership of your property or an existing property owner and looking to change management companies Contact Us and we will assist you in trying to help you find the right agreement to suit your needs.

Who will deal with all of the utility companies if problems arise?
From time to time problems do arise where there is a need to contact the local utility companies. Westridge Management can do this on your behalf if permission is granted to do so and therefore we can ensure these sort of problems are dealt with promptly so as to minimize any impact on guests.

Westridge Management Inc 915 Montana Avenue Davenport, FL  33897 USA   Telephone: +1 863 424 7565 Fax: +1 863 424 4042 E-mail: destinyvillasusa@tampabay.rr.com