What is included in your landlord services?
Depending on the package, services can include tenant-finding and screening, tenancy paperwork coordination, rent-payment monitoring, tenant communication, routine property inspections, maintenance coordination, utility and common-cost administration, check-in and check-out reporting, and regular owner statements. Your written management agreement will list exactly what is included and what is charged separately.
Do you provide long-term letting only?
Yes. Danube Homes focuses on long-term residential tenancies and ongoing landlord services. We do not manage short-term holiday lets or nightly accommodation.
Can you find a tenant if my property is currently empty?
Yes. Our Let Only service can cover rental-market advice, listing preparation, enquiry handling, viewings, applicant screening and coordination of the tenancy agreement and move-in handover. The exact scope and fee will be confirmed before we begin.
Can you take over management if I already have a tenant?
Yes, subject to an initial review of the property and existing tenancy documents. We can discuss taking over tenant communication, payment monitoring, maintenance coordination and ongoing reporting without requiring you to find a new tenant first.
How do you screen prospective tenants?
Depending on the applicant and the information available, checks may include identity verification, employment or income evidence, references and relevant rental history. Checks are carried out proportionately and in accordance with applicable data-protection and anti-discrimination requirements. No screening process can guarantee that a tenant will never miss a payment.
How is rent collected and paid to me?
We can monitor due dates, follow up on late payments and provide a clear record of rent and property-related costs. The management agreement will specify whether rent is paid directly to your nominated account or handled through an agreed collection arrangement, as well as the timing and method of any transfers.
How often will you inspect my property?
Inspection frequency depends on your chosen package and the property. We will agree the schedule and scope in writing. Where included, inspections can record visible condition, maintenance concerns and relevant photographs; they are not a structural survey or a guarantee that every hidden defect will be identified.
Who approves and pays for repairs?
The property owner is responsible for property costs. We can obtain quotations, arrange access and coordinate contractors. Before management starts, we will agree a spending limit for routine or urgent work and how approval will be obtained for non-urgent work above that limit. Contractor and materials costs are normally charged separately from our management fee.
Can you help when a tenant moves out?
Yes. We can coordinate the check-out inspection, key return, meter readings, review of the property condition, cleaning and repairs, and preparation for the next tenancy. Any proposed deposit deductions should be supported by the tenancy terms and appropriate documentation.
What do your property management fees cover?
Fees depend on the property, location and level of service. We will provide a written proposal showing the management fee, any minimum monthly fee, tenant-placement fee, VAT where applicable, and likely third-party costs. Repairs, contractor invoices and other external expenses are not automatically included unless the agreement expressly says otherwise.
Can you help with Hungarian tax, legal and utility matters?
We can organise property records and coordinate with utility providers, Hungarian accountants and legal professionals. Tax returns, legal advice and other regulated professional services are provided by appropriately qualified independent specialists and may incur separate fees.
Do you manage properties outside Budapest?
Our initial service area is Budapest and the surrounding area. Please share the property address or district and we will confirm whether we can provide the agreed level of local support there.
Can I use your service if I live in the UK?
Yes. The service is designed for British and other international owners who need a local point of contact in Hungary. We communicate in English and can agree reporting and contact arrangements that work for you while you are abroad.