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The visible gap is €459 a month, or €5,508 over a full year. That sounds substantial until you set against it even a period without rent plus cleaning, repairs or refurbishment. I would not anchor the tenant discussion at €2,242 and then present a discount. Start from the sustainable rent you...

One important question: is €2,242 based on genuinely comparable Lisbon townhouses, or a wider group of advertised properties? Asking rent is not necessarily achieved rent. Also, where are you in the contract or renewal timeline? That may determine both what is allowed and when any notice must be...

I’d put a value on retention before proposing a number. Compare the extra annual rent with a realistic vacancy period, preparation costs and the risk that a new tenant is less reliable. A good tenant already has economic value. Once you have checked what the contract and current local rules...

I’d be cautious about focusing too heavily on call-out costs. Prompt reporting can prevent a cheap problem becoming an expensive one, and a tenant who pays reliably may be worth retaining when you consider vacancy time and turnover costs. That said, responsive does not have to mean same-day...

“Photography included” needs unpacking. How many finished images, who selects them, are floor plans or editing included, and can you approve the presentation before publication? Also establish who may use the material and whether there is another charge if the listing is refreshed. A vague...