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OwnersMy flat is empty and I am afraid of squatters
An empty flat is the one case with no cover at all: there is no tenancy to guarantee. Two real answers, one costing around EUR 120 a year and the other being to stop leaving it empty.
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OwnersWill they wreck my flat? Vandalism versus normal wear
Paintwork, handles and a worn hob are not vandalism and no guarantee covers them. Here is the exact line, with examples, and the requirement the EUR 3,000 depends on.
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OwnersRent default insurance in Spain: what it covers, what it costs, the small print
From 3% of the annual rent. It covers unpaid rent until you get the keys back, legal costs and up to EUR 3,000 of vandalism. And five requirements that, unmet, leave you with nothing.
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OwnersHow Much You Earn Renting Your Madrid Flat by Rooms (vs. Traditional Renting)
The same three-bedroom flat can earn €1,200/month on a traditional lease or over €1,900 rented by rooms. We explain it with real numbers and no fluff.
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OwnersRental Taxes in Spain: A Practical Guide for Owners (Income Tax and Deductions)
Many owners pay more tax than they should simply by not deducting what the law allows. Rental taxation is friendlier than it seems — if you know it.
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OwnersGuaranteed Rent (Rent to Rent): What It Is and Why It Benefits the Owner
"Getting paid every month even if the flat is empty" sounds too good. But that is exactly what guaranteed rent offers. We explain how it really works, no small print.
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OwnersThe Renovations That Most Increase Your Rental Flat's Profitability
Not every renovation pays off. Some you recover in months, others are pure whim. The right question is not what looks nice, but what makes you more money.
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OwnersHow to Avoid Non-Payment and Protect Your Rental Property
Every owner's biggest fear is not wear and tear: it is the tenant who stops paying. The good news: arrears are prevented far more than they are cured.
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OwnersHow to get your flat ready for room-by-room rental
Small improvements make the difference between a room let in days and one that stays empty. Here is what we recommend.
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OwnersThe real numbers behind room-by-room rental yields
We compare traditional renting with room-by-room renting so you can see, in figures, why more owners are making the switch.
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OwnersWhy list your flat with us: management without the headaches
Renting by the room can multiply your returns — and the workload. Here is how we manage it for you, end to end.
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