Letting Your Spanish Property - by www.elitepropertyrentals.com

Setting up Property Management Arrangements - The cleaning and maintenance of the property and dealing with the guests on the spot are vital. You must make sure you have everything arranged in advance for this key aspect of successfully letting your property. If an agency is taking your booking, or you advertise yourself, you still need a local company to do the cleaning, maintenance and welcoming and be the emergency contact. Make sure they speak English, as your guests may not understand the local language. it is best to ask locally for recommendations for a reliable company. Make it clear what you want, backed up with a contract, emphasizing the service they provide and to what standard. it Is probably worth paying a bit over the market rates to make sure you get the best service as this is such a key factor in the success of your holiday rental.

Cleaning - The Importance of cleaning cannot be overemphasized. It is essential that the property is thoroughly cleaned and all linen and towels changed between every rental. it is important to make sure that essential supplies like soap toilet rolls and kitchen rolls are available when guests arrive. The kitchen cupboards should have the basics like tea, coffee, salt and pepper and sugar. You can also add other little touches like flowers or wine to make you guests feel welcome. Your property management company can take care of this.

Contacts & Maintenance - You must leave your guests the contact numbers of your property management company in case there is a problem or emergency. Your property management company should have a list with the telephone numbers of an electrician, a plumber and general repair man who will be able to come at short notice to make any urgent repairs that are required during that rental.

Welcomes - You can send out keys and maps but it Is much better if there is someone to welcome your guests, show them around, and explain how things work. it can avoid all sorts of problems and questions later. Most complaints start off as questions, and if they are dealt with on the spot, they do not turn Into complaints. With mobile phones guests can call about a half an hour before arrival, so it is not necessary for someone to be hanging round all day. Alternatively transport can be organized by your property management company to pick up from the airport and take directly to the property.

Goodbyes - Your property management team will be there on departure to pick up the keys and ensure all is safe and well with your property.