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Renting a property

If you’re moving to Spain for the first time and are unsure about which area you want to settle in it’s a good idea to rent a property rather than rush in and buy straightaway. Renting is also a good idea if you only intend to stay in Spain for a few years as selling a property can take a long time.

How to Find Rented Property
You can either rent through an agent or privately. You’ll find both English and Spanish speaking agents in the local area and properties are often advertised in both English and Spanish in local shop windows. Use the agent’s knowledge to find out more about the local area. Or, of course our property pages.

The local press also list properties for rent, which are usually let by English or German owners. This might be an advantage if you don’t speak Spanish.

If you’re a bit more confident with your language skills look for the ‘Se Aqulia’ signs on properties in the town you’d like to live in. This is a good way to avoid paying agents’ fees and negotiate a bargain, although make sure you have a proper contract.

Agents’ websites are another way of finding rental property, although the properties featured on these sites are usually no longer available and just left there for marketing purposes. You’ll have more success by regularly visiting the agents and asking about what’s coming up. If they know they’ve got a serious renter looking they’ll tell you about possible properties before they’re advertised.

Another way to find rental property is through word of mouth. Ask around – this is often the way to find a home.

How Much?
Depending on the size of property and its location you can pay anywhere between 400 and 2000 euros per month. Coastal properties are more expensive than those inland. You’ll pay more for a pool and more bedrooms.

It’s usual in Spain to pay a deposit of two months rent – be wary – don’t expect to get all this back as owners are notorious for keeping deposits when tenants leave.

Ask for a receipt, both for the deposit and your monthly rent.
Always sign a contract and if it’s in Spanish and you don’t understand it get it translated. Contracts can be for 3, 6 or 12 months. If you rent a property near the coast check you won’t have to vacate it for the summer.

Be careful about how much notice you have to give when you leave – this is usually a month but can sometimes be two.
It’s usual for the tenant to pay all the utility bills (gas, electricity, water, telephone). They will either be transferred to your name or the owner will pay and you will pay the owner.

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