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Avoiding Scams on holiday properties rentals

We understand the concerns of our customers who use more than ever the internet to search for property rentals. We have unfortunately had some clients who have gone through this situation and contacted us after they met with the unfortunate news of the nonexistence of the dream home they had booked for their holiday through the various sites available. Sometimes it becomes difficult to help those injured at last minute for lack of availability, but we are always ready to help in the best way. We can even admit that we, Suddenly Lda, agency duly licensed n .º 8341, can also be a target of fraud on the part of customers who contact us …

In Portugal, not only the properties require obtaining a rental license ( AL – Local Accommodation ) at the Town Hall, as well as the agencies. This Real Estate license is obtained through the Office of Construction and Real Estate ( InCI – http://www.inci.pt ), a number being assigned which should be included in any advertisement and/or website. Through this number you may access the InCI website to obtain confirmation of the existence and legality of the agency.

Ensure the existence of the property reserved is essential, to avoid a huge disappointment in an alleged period of rest and relaxation.