It’s that time of year again when our TV screens will be filled with summer holiday horror stories. You can help avoid being one of them with this fantastic selection of top tips for making renting your villa as hassle free and profitable as possible.

• Ensure the property is adequately furnished – for example a master bedroom should have where possible a bed, two bedside tables, drawers mirrors etc. Also ensure there is enough seating (internally and externally for the number of people your property can sleep)
• Leave plenty of clothes hangers in the bedrooms – there is nothing worse than not being able to hang up your nice holiday clothes! 
• Keep your kitchen well stocked of kitchen utensils – as a minimum make sure you have enough cutlery, glasses, crockery etc for the number of people the villa sleeps.  However it is recommended that you have extra as you guest may have visitors and of course day to day breakages can occur.  As a rule of thumb having twice the amount needed. Also leave salt, pepper etc in the kitchen – it may not be appreciated but it will definitely be mentioned if it is not there. 
• Leave clear instructions for your gadgets and machines – Again it will prevent unnecessary complaints and phone calls and will also help reduce the risk of damage. 
• If you have a Private Pool – get a pool cover
• Replace sun cushions which have become worn and stained – they don’t have to be expensive but they should not be dirty. 
• Supply Useful Telephone Numbers – restaurants, taxis, local information and include your own recommendations as people appreciate the personal touch. 
• Get a property management company you can trust. – They are your representative on site as well as your eyes and ears, therefore they can make things so much better or so much worse – ask around when choosing who to use. 
• Use a professional Lettings Agency – A good lettings agency will manage the process of renting your villa, reduce your workload, and in the event of a complaint can mange it without you having to get involved.