DO'S & DONT'S ABOUT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & SHORT/LONG TERM RENTALS

Sometimes the obvious is forgotten and therefore we have listed below some simple but fairly obvious do's and dont's of owning a second home and in particular if you are thinking of renting your property.

Do's and Dont's

• Do - have your property managed professionally it gives you peace of mind
• Do - let your insurance company know you are letting your property
• Do - install first aid and fire safety products
• Do - provide comfortable surroundings for tenants
• Do - promote your property externally as well as with the OPI Network

• Don't - leave your keys with a neighbour your insurance would be invalid
• Don't - buy unless you speak to OPI Rentals about rental and its opportunities
• Don't - think that short term lets are more favourable than long term
• Don't - rent to tenants that are not suitable
• Don't - use unlicensed trades people its dangerous for you and your home

These are just a few do's and dont's of owning a property abroad, the most important fact is this; whether you pay 50,000 euros or 5 million euros for your property the most important thing is that it is cared for while you are not there. It's a simple statement but so many people take the chance of doing nothing or risking their property investment with unlicensed and untrained people such as their neighbours. Don't risk it but speak to us as we are your route to your total peace of mind.