Hello everyone
Although I will be checking this site and others regularly, I would be grateful if anyone can assist me in regard to finding a long-term rental property.
I am single and in my mid 40?s and currently living in the South of England; Due to health reasons and the hope a warmer climate will ease my symptoms, I am planning to relocate to Spain around October/November time. To that end I am seeking a studio apartment or similar inexpensive self-contained accommodation for long-term rental, i.e 12 months plus.
Location is not too important however as I can?t drive any more I will need to be within walking distance of basic amenities such as a supermarket and doctor, and also close to regular or semi-regular public transport which connects to larger towns and facilities.
I am more than happy to provide references and deposit etc. I am a quiet person with a pleasant disposition and just wish to lead a simple life in the sun, make a few friends and gradually integrate myself into Spanish society.
Thank you!
Jul 5, 2015 · damatt
Hello NikNik
We hope that you find a place, but I would suggest it is a little early to start looking for a property for November as most owners will not sign a contract more than about 3 weeks prior to the start of the contract as it will restrict the potential clients they can get.
Rental contracts in the main are 11 months duration and offer an option to both parties to extend if required.
When you find a place you will be looking at a deposit of 2 months rental, plus 1 months rental in advance, some properties could attract an agency fee and end of stay clean, though all these costs should be advised to you by the agent.
Before you start to look in earnest, then I would suggest your time should be spent learning Spanish and researching the area's you could be interested in as it is around 1300km from Roses in the north to Huelva in the south which takes around 15 hours to drive. The differing area's have lots of variations in weather, landscape, language and property rental prices, so research is important.
Dave
We hope that you find a place, but I would suggest it is a little early to start looking for a property for November as most owners will not sign a contract more than about 3 weeks prior to the start of the contract as it will restrict the potential clients they can get.
Rental contracts in the main are 11 months duration and offer an option to both parties to extend if required.
When you find a place you will be looking at a deposit of 2 months rental, plus 1 months rental in advance, some properties could attract an agency fee and end of stay clean, though all these costs should be advised to you by the agent.
Before you start to look in earnest, then I would suggest your time should be spent learning Spanish and researching the area's you could be interested in as it is around 1300km from Roses in the north to Huelva in the south which takes around 15 hours to drive. The differing area's have lots of variations in weather, landscape, language and property rental prices, so research is important.
Dave