Long term rentals?

Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2023 9:39am

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Tricia55

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Apologies if I've asked this before but I'm arriving in Alicante early March for the sole purpose of finding an apartment to rent for myself Torrevieja area.

My daughter is traveling with me although she won't be living there.

My question is, if I find something that suits my needs (estate agent) as far as a contract is concerned, I obviously have a concern about understanding it, with my limited Spanish 🙄

I suppose the best option would be to have someone to translate it for me.

How do people go about this?

By the way, I have an Irish passport and I've applied for my NIE.

Many thanks

Tricia 🙂

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Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2023 10:01am

killjoy

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Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2023 10:01am

Don't pay anything upfront to any agent. Don't sign anything you don't fully understand. Deposits (usually 1-2 month's rent) are rarely, not to say never, reimbursed. Good luck, you'll need it.

Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2023 11:17am

tebo53

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Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2023 11:17am

Tricia55 wrote on Mon Jan 23, 2023 9:39am:
Apologies if I've asked this before but I'm arriving in Alicante early March for the sole purpose of finding an apartment to rent for myself Torrevieja area.
My daughter is traveling with me although she won't be living there.

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My question is, if I find something that suits my needs (estate agent) as far as a contract is concerned, I obviously have a concern about understanding it, with my limited Spanish 🙄
I suppose the best option would be to have someone to translate it for me.
How do people go about this?
By the way, I have an Irish passport and I've applied for my NIE.
Many thanks
Tricia 🙂

Simply take the long term rental contract to a gestor who knows about rental contracts. For a small charge they will explain everything. As Killjoy has said, don't pay anything upfront until you are fully satisfied with the rental conditions. I had to pay two months rental up front.

Steve

Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 9:52pm

Pauly690

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Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 9:52pm

Looking for long term rental. I have nie pass port and bank statement only showing my balance and my state income. This is all I have.

1/2 or 3 bed pref detatched , 1,200 pcm Max. I know about idealista and think Spain. They want work contracts as proof.

Anyway any private landlords who can help much appreciated. Cash for depo on and couple of months rent here with me.

Kind regards to all

Paul

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Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 10:05pm

tebo53

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Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 10:05pm

Pauly690 wrote on Tue Jan 24, 2023 9:52pm:
Looking for long term rental. I have nie pass port and bank statement only showing my balance and my state income. This is all I have.
1/2 or 3 bed pref detatched , 1,200 pcm Max. I know about idealista and think Spain. They want work contracts as proof.

Read more...

Anyway any private landlords who can help much appreciated. Cash for depo on and couple of months rent here with me.
Kind regards to all
Paul

If you are a UK passport holder and living in the UK you will need a visa before you can live in Spain long term.

Steve

Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 10:18pm

Tricia55

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Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 10:18pm

Pauly690 wrote on Tue Jan 24, 2023 9:52pm:
Looking for long term rental. I have nie pass port and bank statement only showing my balance and my state income. This is all I have.
1/2 or 3 bed pref detatched , 1,200 pcm Max. I know about idealista and think Spain. They want work contracts as proof.

Read more...

Anyway any private landlords who can help much appreciated. Cash for depo on and couple of months rent here with me.
Kind regards to all
Paul

You replied to my original question and I actually thought you were offering accommodation Paul?

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Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2023 10:44am

Pauly690

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Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2023 10:44am

Tricia55 wrote on Tue Jan 24, 2023 10:18pm:
You replied to my original question and I actually thought you were offering accommodation Paul?

My apologies.

I'm not clued up in how to use this forum

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Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2023 10:45am

PeterPan

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Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2023 10:45am

Pauly690 wrote on Tue Jan 24, 2023 9:52pm:
Looking for long term rental. I have nie pass port and bank statement only showing my balance and my state income. This is all I have.
1/2 or 3 bed pref detatched , 1,200 pcm Max. I know about idealista and think Spain. They want work contracts as proof.

Read more...

Anyway any private landlords who can help much appreciated. Cash for depo on and couple of months rent here with me.
Kind regards to all
Paul

It isn't considered polite to hijack someone else's post. Try posting your question on a separate thread.