Renting a holiday apartment in Albir Spain Costa Blanca .. is a good choice but like anywhere before you rent an apartment in Albir make sure you know what you are looking for and what you expect. FYI we have made a list of things to check before you rent an apartment in Albir or anywhere. If you don't speak the language it is allways best to bring someone along who does. Apartments in Albir are generally to a high standard and If you rent your apartment directly through us you can rest assured our apartments have been thoroughly checked. We hope our 10 things to renting an apartment in Albir are useful to you and so happy hunting.

Costa Blanca  Albir Spain Apartment Rental.

1. Set a budget.

Consider how much you can afford to pay for your holiday apartment in albir and follow the “rule” not to exceed 30-percent of your monthly income. Focus your search according to your budget and though you may be forced to compromise when finding a bigger apartment, make sure it’s worth spending the extra money. .

2. What to search for?

Take a sheet of paper and write them down your requirements list. Do you want a quiet building? How close do you want to be to school or work? Are pets allowed and do you need parking. How about a dishwasher machine or laundry facilities nearby.

3. Familiarize yourself with public transit: If you're counting on having a vehicle, count on it breaking or worse, dying at some point. Make sure you can get around whether it be bus, train, bike, or walking.

Finance and documents

4. The renter’s resume.

Just like a CV for a job application, a renter should include all the information to make you stand out from other applicants and to convince the landlord that you’ll be a trustworthy tenant. Personal references, last addresses with landlord phone numbers, your monthly income etc

5. What’s included?

It’s very important to know if the rent includes heating, water, electricity, cable or Internet connection and more importantly to know what bills are expected. Check to see do you or the landlord pay the communidad, this is a yearly fee paid to maintain the apartment or housing complex.

6. Read before you sign

A common mistake we usually make is not to read a contract before we sign. Obtain a copy of any rules and regulations, make sure you go through everything and before you sign the lease, check to see if these are mentioned:

• The beginning and the expiration date
• The rental price and information about your security deposit
• What are the reasons for which your landlord can terminate your lease contract
• Are there any penalties for moving out of your apartment before the expiration date?
• Are there any responsibilities on your head for repairs and such?
• Is subletting allowed ?

Inspect the apartment

Most important thing when you inspect an apartment you plan to rent is not to let the looks deceive you. Look for the “hidden” attributes and if there’s any damage ask for it to be repaired otherwise you may be blamed for it later.

7. What to look for

You like the price, the area is great, but you need to see where you’re going to live. Here are a few things to take a closer look at:

• Pipes – be it gas, water or anything else, check for leaks.
• Sink faucets, shower heads and water – make sure water (both cold and hot) really comes out of the faucets and the shower head and it’s with a decent pressure. Also the toilet has to flush properly and thoroughly.
• Electricity and appliances should all be working. Check if all the lights or other electric devices are operational. Also check the air conditioner and the heater to see if they’re good for anything.
• Get a meter reading to make sure your on first bill  you are not paying the previous tennents bills.
• Walls and windows. Check the windows to see if they open, close and lock properly. Also inspect the walls. The more walls in common (shared with adjoining apartments), the greater the chance of noise from next door.
• Noise. For a student, outside noise may be extremely disturbing and may interfere with learning. If it’s a highly trafficked area you may have problems concentrating and even sleeping.
• Open every cabinet, closet, etc: An apartment might appear clean in open spaces, but check the hidden places, you might have unexpected roommates such as roaches.

Get it in writing: If things should be done by the time you move in, get it in writing with a backup option in case it is not completed.

8. When your lease is up clean the apartment , you received it in good condition so leave it so. If something is broken have it fixed, don't loose your deposit, it may not be as bad as you think and there are plenty of good trades people on the Costa Blanca that are a lot cheaper than back home.

9. Make sure all your utility bills are up to date, just as when you moved in, it will be checked that you are not leaving outstanding bills.

10. Enjoy your stay, respect your neighbours and your apartment rental should be a pleasent experience for all concerned.