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What worries an owner the most? Doubtless  the work needing to be done in a country property . Whether it is renovation to improve its rental potential or simple improvements to make it more comfortable and inviting for those wishing to rent your property.

Before doing work in a country property one most know what is necessary to give it a more welcoming factor for tenants thus adding to its rental potentail.

Before renovating you must seriously consider what is best for each individual house

 

01Works in country properties: To improve rental

AWorks to help get a quick rental.

  • In every country property, in one way or another , one can make it a touch more enticing enhancing your chances of renting it  quickly.
  • Access is the most important thing when renting a country property.  One must have good access to the house,  whether it is an ashphalt road or dirt track it should be clean and well maintained.
  • Also the views from the terraces or from any of the outside areas.  The exterior must  be well cared for, garden as well as pool.
  • In the interior it is better to improve any defects.
    • Not very much light?  Don´t fill it full of furniture
    • You have an older country property?  Put some modern furniture and decorations
    • The bathroom is old ?  With a little renovation and a new shower tray  the  problem is solved

BWorks that will add value to the house

With time everything loses value.  A country property, to ensure that it is always in good condition and does not lose its attractiveness to potential clients, must be  updated sometimes.  You should really keep some parts of the property updated.  Some examples would be:

  • A good bathroom .  Ultimately for more comfort and better access for clients it would be best to replace the baths with showers.
  • Windows -  If the windows of the property are double glazed it will help keep the property thermally insulated
  • Floors and painting .  Good floors and nicely painted walls and ceilings in perfect condition attract the attention of prospective clients making them feel at home.   Also if you have a fireplace in your country property , a coat of paint is advised every year at the end of  winter. 
  • Fireplace.   A fireplace in the living area is a good investment which will help you gain clients in winter.

CWorks that will help obtain a particular type of client.

Usually the clients who rent properties for holidays are all looking for the same thing. Peace and quiet.

Apart from this the main things they look for are good access, attractive areas in which to relax and adequate terrace space or a pool area. When families come they also place a lot of importance on security for their children, looking for properties that are fenced around with gates  keeping the children away from the garden or pool

02Works in country properties:  How to make improvements

Prior to doing any type of work in a country house one must take into account what are the most necessary jobs and what particular points you wish to improve in the property

AKnow the client

  • It is essential to know which  type of client usually rents country properties so that you can make the renovations necessary that will appeal to them and,  keep the property rented as long as possible.

BOrder of the renovations:

  • Depending on the state of the country property you can start by reforming the bathroom or the kitchen; or even access to the property, a pool or any small detail.
  • It is important to deal with a company which specializes in reformation of county properties so that they can give you an estimate of all that is necesary and you can decide , within your budget , where you are going to start and how you are going to do these renovations.  

CUse your judgement when investing

Before starting the work it is necessary to be clear which part of your country property you wish to reform  so that you can rent more quickly and even more importantly add value to you property.

Some important points would be:

  • Good thermal insulation such as double glazing.
  • Renovating a bathroom to allow access for people with reduced mobility.  So that everyone finds it easy to use whether they are 15 years old or 85 years old

03Works in country properties. What to improve.

Starting from the basis that the house can be rented i.e it has running water and electricity, what else do you have to add to enable it to be rented.

No matter how old the country property is there is always a way to make it look more attractive and in better condition so that the clients get a good first impression. Some points would be:

ACleanliness and order

This is the most economical part of presenting the house as with good cleaning and organization the property can appear larger and more comfortable for the stay of any tenant.   

BPools and gardens

The majority of clients in summer are looking for houses with a pool or a beautiful garden area in which to relax.  A pool raises the value of your property and you will certainly obtain more summer rentals

CPainting

When renting a  country property it is essential to check all the walls in case of humidity, chipping, cracks, etc...

A layer of good quality paint, either white or of a neutral and soft color, will give the property a higher quality and will make the clients feel like their home during their stay.

DFloors

Another of the things that most draw attention to the state of the interior of a country property is the flooring . If the floors of our country property is old and in poor condition this is a  negative point for rent and ideally it would be better to replace them with new flooring which  will make it look more attractive and more interesting to prospective clients. However there are also floors that are old but well preserved and in good condition.  In this case simply polish them to make them look like new.

EDry partition walls.

Plasterboard, which is commonly known by the name of its trademark "Pladur". They are pre-fabricated plates to use inside. These plates can be of different lengths and thicknesses according to the use  to which they are put.  They are easy to place, they allow their use in straight forms and in curved shapes and they can be painted. In addition there are varieties that are resistant to fire and / or moisture and provide acoustic and / or thermal insulation.

They can be used for partitions, ceilings and furniture (bookcases, headboards etc). The placement is easy, so it reduces labour costs and is easily maintained , even allowing the replacement of small parts if necessary.

FDoors and windows.

Another thing that is most used in a property and that can be seen at first glance are the doors and windows. If the doors of your country property are in bad condition or already very old, simply by giving them a layer of lacquer, changing the color and / or the handles, they will look like new. If the windows are old they probably will not be double glazed and the thermal insulation will be very low.  Replacing these with double glazing will give your country property better acoustic and thermal insulation.

GLighting

Good lighting in the property can increase the rental opportunities in your country property. If the living room or another nice room has a single window you can enhance these areas by replacing it with a large window or a sliding glass door and building a balcony if it is not on the ground floor or access to the outside if it is ground floor. In this way promoting lighting, saving energy and gaining value for the rental of the property.

HDecoration

It is important to  make the most of your country property in order to increase rental opportunities. For this,  good decoration is essential, both inside and outside.

In the interior areas you have to create bright spaces and not make the rooms look small by placing furniture which is too large. In addition, it should not be customized to your own  taste, but decorated in a neutral style.

In the outdoor areas, the garden should be well maintained with good areas in which to relax in the sun or a dining area for a quiet drink, allowing people to enjoy the ambience.

04Works in country properties: Financing of the improvements.

There are several types of aid that the government gives to reform our property as long as it is to improve habitability.

AAsssitance for rehabilitacion

Normally every 3 years the government of Spain renews and offers new aids for the rehabilitation of homes. If you pay attention to these, the reform for y our country property or property in Spain can be cheaper, since we can take advantage of these aids and take advantage to make the reforms and increase the value of our                property.

This help has some requirements that must be met before it is approved and focuses on improvements in energy efficiency, thermal insulation, accessibility ...

BReforms by the tenant

In the case that the tenant / tenant wants to make reforms in your country property or any type of property in Spain, it is covered byt the Law of Urban Leases, in article 17.5.

This refers to the fact that the rent payment can be totally or partially changed by the reform.

This can be done as long as the tenant and the owner agree and the works or modifications are carried out within the time established between them. The tenant can never ask for remuneration for these works; since it will have been deducted from the monthly rent payments. In addition, if the owner does not agree with the reform or modification, he can demand that everything be as it was and the tenant will not be entitled to claim part of this money invested in the rented property.

Do you have a project, but do not know how to carry it out? If you need help with your reform, someone to advise you or budget for the necessary modifications or reforms in your country property or property in Spain, call us or contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / info @ competaproperties.com

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