Your Spanish holiday home is probably one of the best investments you could make. If you do not intend to stay there long term, an excellent way to cover the costs of the property is to consider letting for either long term, or shorter holiday periods. You can make a substantial income on your investment or just cover the annual costs associated with the ownership of a property. You should, however, be aware that there is also an amount of hard work involved!
The high level of inquiries we receive for rental properties between Sotogrande and Marbella, lets us fill your property faster. Time is money!
Sol Homeseekers saves you time and money while you enjoy the income and of owning rental property in Spain on the Costa del Sol.
Benefits in hiring Sol Homeseekers Property Management include:
Attracting Qualified TenantsAdvertisements are often placed in different weekly newspapers, here in Spain on the Costa del Sol but also in different northern European newspapers, for people planning to move to southern Spain or spending their holidays here. In addition, tenants are attracted by our website, where we present and feature your property with photos, giving you the opportunity to reach a worldwide audience.
Inspection of the PropertyTo protect the owner's investment, Sol Homeseekers Property Management arranges inspections of the property before and after the tenant moves in. In addition, inspections are made during tenancy as needed. Photos and a written report are arranged, plus each tenant completes a move-in report to ensure a proper record of the property's condition.
Arranging Maintenance & RepairsTo keep the owner's maintenance costs to a minimum, tenants are directed in the lease to pay for minor repairs. Also, Sol Homeseekers Property Management provides company insured handymen at hourly rates. In addition, licensed contractors are called to make repairs on major air conditioning, heating, electrical, and plumbing repairs.
Negotiating Rental RatesRent rates are negotiated to the highest possible level depending on market conditions, quality of the tenant, length of leases, type of property, and the time of year. Setting proper rental rates and maintaining a strong marketing effort has allowed us to exceed a 95% occupancy rate!
Insuring Legal Documents and AdviseLeases and other documents used are subject to Spanish law and clearly explain landlord rights and tenant responsibilities.
Sol Homeseekers Property Management has its own attorney who offers his services.
Collecting Rents & DepositsRents are sent to the property owner monthly. Tenant deposits ( usually 1 month's rent) are sent to the owner to use until the tenant moves out. Tenants who have not paid their rent by the 5th of the month are sent a reminder.
KeyholdingWe will hold the keys of your property and upon request make them available to visiting guests or sales agents. This is normally for owners who do not regularly rent out their property or want any other kind of service. We can also arrange for one of our team to be at the property to meet visitors or sales agents.
Property Check ServiceThis service is mainly for the owner who does not regularly let out their property, but would like to have peace of mind and know their property is being frequently visited and aired. The service is the same as the maintenance check, and is priced 'per visit' according to the instructions of the owner. We also incorporate the keyholding service into the package. We will also make an emergency check on the property in the event of a storm or flooding, making sure all TV's, telephones and electrical appliances are unplugged.
Providing Monthly ReportProperty owner checks and computer-generated statements are mailed prior to the end of every month.
Conducting a free Rental AnalysisRental Analysis helps determine what the property will rent for on a long or short-term basis. The analysis normally consists of visiting the property features, evaluating the property and its neighbourhood. Recommendations are provided regarding repairs, appearance, marketing ideas and a rent range. A free Rental Analysis can be arranged by contacting
info@solhomeseekers.com. Property owners are under no obligation to begin management services after a Rental Analysis is provided.