Peace of mind knowing your property is in good hands
Keeping a vacant or rented property in good condition is essential not just to make it more sellable and rentable should you wish to go down that route, but to ensure it retains its maximum value.
At Fortular we are committed to service clients to the highest possible level. Whether you own a small apartment, a villa, or a large complex in Gozo, we are specifically here to greatly facilitate your life by assisting to any of your property requirements.
We provide three different services according to the following scenarios:
Whether you are based overseas or even in Malta, it is important to have a complete peace of mind knowing that your empty property in Gozo is being well looked after. The friendly and reliable team at Fortular will provide you with an effective tailor-made solution depending on the size and type of property.
These are some of the services provided:
- Drawing up and maintenance of the inventory
- Visiting the property on a weekly basis
- Carry out a thorough inspection of the property, furniture, fixtures and fittings
- Airing the property and regularly operate plumbing systems to ensure proper functionality
- Cleaning the property on a regular basis (if authorised) ensuring best property upkeep
- Carry out planned, routine and emergency (24/7) repairs
- Administration of the property bank account
- Pay all reoccurring expenses such as Water & Electricity bills, TV, telephone and internet services and manage all other bills
- Tend to the gardening on a regular basis (if authorised)
- Arrange for a proper and adequate insurance cover (if authorised), pay regular insurance fees and handle any insurance claims
- If your property forms part of a condominium we will liaise on your behalf with the residents association, represent you in general condominium meetings and act on your instructions
- Representation and assisting with any upgrades to the property
- Outdoor conservation including landscaping, gardening and swimming pool maintenance, if required
- Reporting any floods, break-ins or criminal acts to the authorities and insurance companies, and following through the report hitherto
- Minimize the cost of repairs and maintenance using our extensive network of contractors, vendors and handymen and ensure our high standards are maintained
- Be your point of reference in Gozo
- Diversion of mail to our registered address
- Provide a year-end accounting summary of your account
- Arrange for any necessary services such as utilities, gardening and pool services (if applicable)
- Coordinate property reconditioning, including painting, window coverings and carpet cleaning
- Prepare property and stock any food stuff if required before any owner visits and see to other specific requests
- Regular feedback and correspondence to the owner/client via email or as otherwise instructed
If you are a landlord, whether living on the mainland or overseas, you understand that managing your property can prove stressful – which is exactly where we come in.
We can handle any problems that your tenant may come across, ensure the maintenance is up-to-scratch, and even collect rent. We report on broken items, source replacements and ensure the tenant pays up; and we also liaise with property agent to find you another tenant when the current lease is over.
These are some of the services provided:
- Drawing up and maintenance of the inventory
- Visiting the property on a monthly basis
- Collecting rent on a monthly if applicable
- Chasing defaulters in case of late payments
- Carry out a thorough inspection of the property, furniture, fixtures and fittings every 6 months through the leased period
- Carrying out emergency (24/7) repairs as applicable
- Ensure that your tenants are abiding by the terms of their agreements
- Reporting, and seeing to, any damages to the property, fixtures, fittings and furniture
- Representation and assisting with any upgrades to the property
- Deal with any complaints or concerns your tenants might have
- Having the property cleaned upon the departure and/or after the termination of a leasing contract and before a new tenant moves in
- Handling insurances such as: Building, Landlord’s Contents, Public and Employer’s Liability
- Provide a year-end accounting summary of your account
- Administration of the property bank account
- Upon the arrival of a new tenant we will meet him on site and explain the layout of the apartment and surrounding buildings
- Open the door to any agents as required if your property is put on the market
- Collect the rent on your behalf
- Be your point of reference in Gozo
- Liaise with property agents to find you another tenant when the current lease is over
- Regular feedback and correspondence with you via email or as otherwise instructed
In most cases, renting out your property on short-let basis offers a much better financial return however it also requires much more time and dedication. This explains why long-let rental is the preferred choice for many people.
Whether you are a foreigner or a Maltese with property in Gozo, Fortular is giving you the opportunity to earn a substantial amount of revenue on your investment by putting it on the short-term market.
We ensure that your property meets the required standards and obtain the necessary licenses on your behalf. We liaise with the tax and VAT authorities to ensure compliance.
The following are some of the services we provide:
- Help owners obtain the necessary licenses
- Ensure tax and Vat compliance
- Drawing up a rental agreement
- Drawing up and maintenance of the inventory
- Representation and assisting with any upgrades to the property
- Handling of tenants bookings
- Provide cleaning services and ensure your property is ready to receive clients
- Prepare your pool if applicable
- Prepare welcome pack for clients as per agreement
- Connecting appliances, ensuring that hot water is available and services such as telephone, internet and TV services are in working order before arrival of guests
- Supply all the cleaning and toiletry products such as toilet paper, kitchen rolls, bin bags, shower/hand gel, shampoo
- Meet and greet your clients in Gozo and open up the property for them
- Collect any rent money that might be due
- Make sure they sign a rental agreement
- Collect any security/damage deposit as per rental agreement
- Collect ECO contribution tax on your behalf
- We will be the point of reference for your clients while in Gozo
- Give clients an emergency number they can reach us 24/7
- Visit your clients at least once every week during their stay to ensure compliance with their rental agreement and to give them any help or support required
- Meet clients before they leave, check property for any signs of damages or vandalism and return security damage deposit due if no damages found or deduct damage money covering the cost of any damages
- Provide cleaning services after clients leave
- Take your dirty linen to the laundry services and collect afterwards
- Airing the property and regularly operate plumbing systems to ensure proper functionality when property is unoccupied
- Carrying out planned, routine and emergency (24/7) repairs
- Minimize the cost of repairs and maintenance using our extensive network of contractors, vendors and handymen
- Reporting, and seeing to, any damages to the property, fixtures, fittings and furniture
- Cleaning the property on a regular basis (if authorised) ensuring best property upkeep
- Reporting any floods, break-ins or criminal acts to the authorities and insurance companies, and following through the report hitherto
- Keep a record of all expenditure as regards to maintenance repairs insurances or bills
- Provide the required documentation you would need to present to be able to pay your ECO contribution tax
- Provide a year-end accounting summary of your account
- Arrange for any necessary services such as utilities, gardening and pool service (if applicable)
- Regular feedback and correspondence to client via email or as otherwise instructed
Additionally, we also provide a letting service through which we will find suitable tenants by advertising your property through various channels. Please see our letting service section. Fortular offers you the flexibility to combine different services to create a package that is tailor-made for your particular needs.
