How to Secure Your Spanish Home When Renting to Guests

Renting out your Spanish home – whether it’s a villa on the Costa Blanca, a flat on the Costa del Sol, or a cottage on the Costa Cálida – can be a great way to earn extra income. Platforms like Airbnb make it easy to welcome guests. But how do you keep your property safe while strangers come and go? In Spain, where the Guardia Civil warns of burglary attempts in coastal areas, security is crucial, especially for rentals.

In this article, we’ll show you how to secure your Spanish rental home with practical tips and our Hikvision AX PRO system – no subscriptions required – as the perfect solution. We’ll ensure your home stays safe, your guests find it easy to use, and you enjoy peace of mind, whether you’re nearby or across Europe.

The Risks of Renting in Spain

Renting out a property comes with unique risks, especially in Spain:

• Vacancy: Between bookings, your home might sit empty – a prime chance for burglars.
• Guests: Not every guest is trustworthy – theft or damage can occur.
• Access: Big windows, terraces, and doors are charming but vulnerable.
• Location: Coastal areas like Alicante and Málaga are burglary hotspots.

You want to protect your home and belongings while keeping guests comfortable and safe. That calls for smart security.

DIY Security for Rentals: Does It Work?

A do-it-yourself alarm system might seem like a cheap fix for landlords:

• Pro: Low cost (€100-€500) and you set it up yourself.
• Con: Budget systems often lack outdoor detection and are tricky for guests – changing codes is a hassle.

DIY can work for a small rental you rarely use, but it falls short for frequent rentals or bigger properties. Spain’s burglars are fast, and guests don’t want a complicated system.

The Benefits of Our Professional System

Our Hikvision AX PRO system, professionally installed, is tailor-made for landlords:

• Tag reader: Guests use a simple tag to arm/disarm the alarm – no codes, no fuss.
• Outdoor detection: Sensors keep burglars out before they get in – see it work on our outdoor detection page (specific video not fully translated yet).
• Control: Monitor everything via the Hik-Connect app, wherever you are – more at our about us page (no specific English Hikvision page yet).
• Flexibility: Add cameras for extra oversight between rentals.

It’s user-friendly for guests and gives you confidence – set up in one day by pros.

Practical Tips for Landlords

With our system, you’re well-covered, but here are extra tips:

• Instructions: Give guests a short guide for the tag – clear and simple.
• Hide valuables: Don’t leave pricey items out – a safe helps.
• Control access: Use smart locks alongside the alarm for added security.
• Look lived-in: Timers for lights between bookings deter intruders.

Pair this with outdoor detection, and your rental’s a fortress – even when empty.

Why Traditional Systems Don’t Fit

Many landlords consider traditional systems with control rooms, like Securitas Direct:

• Cost: €40-€60 monthly – €2,400-€3,600 over 5 years.
• Hassle: Guests struggle with codes, and you deal with control room updates – more at our misleading claims page.
• Reactive: Triggers after a break-in, not before.

Our system prevents break-ins and is easier for everyone – one payment, no mess.

How to Pick the Right Security?

For your Spanish rental home, follow these steps:

1. Know your needs: Frequent rentals? Big property? Go professional.
2. Choose ease: Tag readers and app control are perfect – see our packages page.
3. Avoid subscriptions: One-time payment saves – no control room needed.
4. Check costs: Start at €699 with our system via our cost calculator.
5. Get it installed: Our team sets it up in a day via our appointment page.

Questions? Our FAQ has more.

Conclusion: Rent Safely Without Worry

Renting your Spanish home to guests doesn’t have to be a risk. With our Hikvision AX PRO system – professionally installed, no subscriptions – you secure your property, keep it simple for guests, and maintain your peace of mind. At Best Alarm System, we make renting safe and easy. Want more? Visit our overview page and start worry-free.