Alquilovers offers tips for renting houses

This article was written and published in Spanish and has been translated into English via Google Translate. Click here to read the original article.

The Council of Youth of Spain carried out the 'Youth Observatory of Emancipation' study last year, where they found that 19.3% of those under the age of 23 started living alone.

Of this percentage, two-thirds have opted for rent, compared to 19.3% who have chosen a mortgage and 11% who live in houses given to them by relatives. That is why the current trend among young people of this generation is renting.

Alquilovers, a Spanish platform specialized in housing rentals, has released a guide with recommendations that can help those looking for an apartment to rent.

Be clear about preferences

The starting point is to be clear on whether you want to live alone or you prefer the option of sharing housing. Choosing to share housing allows you to opt for better flats, especially in the center of large cities such as Madrid or Barcelona.

The location is one of the most important recommendations to consider. The price will change if we look for a house in the center of a city or if, on the contrary, we look for it in a nearby neighborhood or in the outskirts. Also, you should consider access to public transport or the time you can take to the place of work or university.

Regarding the characteristics of the home, it is important to ask what are the real needs or simply a dispensable preference, such as having a private bathroom, air conditioning, a common room, parking space, etc.

Define areas of interest

The Alquilovers platform recommends doing a study of the areas of interest and defining two or three to narrow the search, as well as to better focus the choice. The cheapest districts are usually those on the outskirts of the city.

When looking for an area should take into account the lifestyle or hobbies to know what neighborhood or area may be more interesting.

Perform the search in advance

In large cities, it can be very difficult to find the ideal home if one or two weeks before the move is searched. Alquilovers advises to be proactive to find apartments with better value for money and to have more options to choose from.

Set the budget

One of the most complicated tasks for most of the people who live for rent is how to find a good apartment at a good price. It should be noted that some apartments include services (water, electricity, gas) in the monthly rental amount. This point must be considered in order to know the total expense and be able to adequately compare the different rental options we have.

Confirm the conditions and documentation required

Depending on the landlord/real estate that offers a rental apartment, the conditions to occupy the home may vary. Take note of the conditions of entry, as well as the documentation requested to have access to the house: payroll, endorsements, deposit, deposit, among others.

In summary, it is clear that the task of finding a rental apartment is not simple, but if the priorities are clear, the characteristics of the home and the budget will be allocated for, Alquilovers can facilitate this task and be more assertive.

This article was written and published in Spanish and has been translated into English via Google Translate. Click here to read the original article.

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