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Today, Spain is still one of the most favoured holiday destinations for people who live in the UK. However, rather than staying in hotels more and more people are choosing to rent holiday villas in Spain instead. Not only can it work out much less expensive but also you have more freedom to do as you please during your stay in this warm and exciting country.

When it comes to finding the right villa for your holiday there are many disadvantages and advantages to be had from using an agent to find you the right one. Below we take a look at just what some of the advantages and disadvantages are.

1. The first advantage of booking your villa through an agent is that they have a wide range of villas in various locations available for you to select from. All you need to do is tell them what it is you want and where you would like it to be and they will then find you some thing that matches your requirements.

2. Another advantage to be had from using an agent is that some can actually arrange your flights and car hire also. This then makes the whole process of arranging your next holiday not only much simpler but takes all the effort and pressure off of you as well.

3. Look for those agents who will have either an office or a representative close to where you property is situated. Then you will know that there is someone to hand you the keys upon your arrival and also show you around the villa and explain just how everything in it works.

4. A big disadvantage to booking through an agent rather than arranging it yourself is the additional fee you have to pay for them arranging it. Unfortunately, there are some unscrupulous agents around who will charge as much as 25% (or even more) of the rental price as their fee, but who will not give you a great service or provide you with assistance if you should need it.

5. Another disadvantage to using an agent is that not always have they visited the property that you are considering renting. This also means that they are unable to provide you with any useful information about the area and what facilities are available to you locally.

If you want to avoid some of the pitfalls that comes with renting holiday villas in Spain through an agent it is important that you do some research first. Spend time looking at each agent and comparing them others and see just exactly what they offer that will help to make your time in Spain that little easier and more enjoyable.

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