For months ahead of the London 2012 Olympics commentators predicted that the city would be packed to the rafters and that it would be very difficult to find short stay apartment rentals in London.

Carrentals.co.uk, the award-winning car hire comparison website, is warning motorists to report any incidences of high charges for 'wear and tear' when renting a car.

Online travel service expects to secure 15 additional short-term rental apartments by end of summer.

Charleston's largest residential real estate firm, Carolina One Real Estate, is broadening its strategy from selling homes to include handling rentals and property management.