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In conclusion, when renting a property, we advise to check well: - Its intrinsic quality: try to have information, description, and photos of the property. A serious company will give you *detailed* information on all aspects. A bad sign is if a property is presented with just very few photos, even if they look very nice. Check also well the equipment! If it is not adequate (within its category) it is a bad sign, as it shows lack of care of the agency or of the proprietors! Avoid properties where instead of a normal telephone there is only a cellular phone with rechargeable card, as mobile phone calls are very expensive in Italy (this occurs because proprietors don't trust that you will pay the bill of a normal phone). - Try to understand if the agency has just a mere collection of properties, or if instead they know them very well (like the back of their hand, ideally). Try to understand if the agency organizes every aspect, if it offers adequate assistance, or if instead they just want to put you up in the property. - Check that the rental conditions are transparent and clear.
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| Marco Polo top floor: one of the many domes which can be seen from the penthouse |
- Prefer a company offering "all inclusive" prices. Frequently in fact you will find in the end additional expenses (electricity and gas consumption, cleaning fees etc.), which are just a way to increase the bill. In such cases, electricity and gas are also generally marked-up, i.e. charged at higher rates than they actually cost, to make a fringe profit. For longer stays this criteria may not be applicable.
Remember, the success of your stay, and the quality of the property you will be renting, is largely in your hands, particularly when choosing the right people during the enquiry stage.
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