| Once you've taken the leap and purchased a villa or | | | | |
| apartment in Spain's beautiful Costa del Sol, you face | | | | Outdoor inspections - The rental property |
| another crucial decision: finding a company to look | | | | management company should inspect lawns, gardens, |
| after your property when you are away. Whether | | | | and the pool for damage and to make sure that |
| your villa is in Fuengirola or Marbella, you need to | | | | sprinkler systems and pool filters are in working order. |
| ensure that the rental property management | | | | In addition, the company should regularly inspect for |
| company you select will provide you with the service, | | | | pests and vermin. |
| maintenance, and oversight that give you peace of | | | | |
| mind. | | | | Mail pick-up - The company should offer regular mail |
| | | | pick up and a forwarding service. |
| The right rental property management company | | | | |
| gives owners of Costal del Sol property who are | | | | Property administration - Ideally, the rental property |
| interested in letting their villa or apartment the | | | | management company will ensure that utility |
| confidence of knowing that they can gain the | | | | payments, taxes, and other bills are paid in a timely |
| financial rewards of short- or long-term rentals while | | | | manner. They should also provide you with a monthly |
| protecting their assets. If you are looking for a rental | | | | report on the status of your property, as well as a |
| property management company to oversee your villa | | | | line item list of any maintenance issues that need to |
| or apartment in Fuengirola or Marbella, here are some | | | | be addressed. |
| tips to find a good fit: | | | | |
| | | | Cleaning - Prior to guest arrival, the rental property |
| Property inventory - A reputable rental property | | | | management company should arrange to have your |
| management company will go through the property | | | | villa or apartment cleaned and prepared for letting. |
| with you, taking a thorough property inventory and | | | | Some companies may, for an extra fee, also offer |
| using that as the basis for checking the apartment or | | | | greeting services to and owner's renters. |
| villa after guests have departed. | | | | |
| | | | When you find the right rental property |
| Regular property inspections - Ideally, the company | | | | management company, owning property in Fuengirola |
| you select should perform a weekly property | | | | or Marbella and be both a personally and financially |
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