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VíllaMía organise winter lets and the period is a minimum of three months but can be as long as 10 months, so possibly September until June inclusive. Ideally, if you can do the full 10 months you will have a better chance of renting as it fits around the school year.
It is good for owners as properties are better when lived in during the winter to reduce the risk of damp as the property will be ventilated. It is better for security and an extra income where in the past the property may have set empty.
Prices range normally from 400 euros for a one bed apartment to several thousand for a modern villa will views. On average, a 2 bed apartment starts from 725 euros, a 3 bed from 825 euros, a 4 bed townhouse round 1,500 euros and a 3 bed basic villa from 1400 euros. A decent 4 bed villa will be around 2,000 euros plus.
Heating – it is better to have some form of heating as it can get cold in December and January. If you don't have central heating or hot air con, anything you can supply, such as oil filled radiators, is helpful. If you have electric blankets, rugs and anything to make it cosy this will be good.
Internet and TV – many of our of British clients want internet and English TV set up as if there isn't any it can be expensive to set up, especially for a short term contract.
Linens - owners do not have to provide quilts, bedding and towels but the more winter bedding you can supply the better.
Owners with the above are more likely to rent their property as there is so much competition now which was not there a year or two ago.
You pay the IBI tax plus the pool and garden maintenance or the community fees if applicable. Tenants normally pay utility bills such as gas, water and electricity. Often owners include wifi and tv but sometimes this and the rubbish tax (basura) can be added to a rental. Everything will be clear beforehand and included in the contract.
The deposit will vary depending on the length of the contract but a minimum of one month deposit is normal.
There will also be an agency fee - the charge is half a month's rent plus 21% iva for contracts under 6 months and a full month's rent plus iva if 6 months and over.
VíllaMía will prepare the contract and make sure the entry runs smoothly. The inventory is the owners responsibility but we go through it with the tenants and keep on file or do our own basic photographic inventory. The utility bills are often reimbursed for winter lets and VíllaMía will work out the first split bills.
We do this under our ‘let only' option so once the tenants moves in you will need to liaise with them if there are any issues or queries. With this option you are also responsible for the exit and having the property checked, meter readings taken and liaising with the utility companies to confirm the final monies owing for bills. If you do no want any involvement at all please see our property management section.
It is also law that any rentals over 4 months have an Energy Efficiency Certificate (EEC) – which last 10 years. The cost is 150 euros for villas and 130 for apartments and, if you want VíllaMía can arrange one.
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