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Moving to Spain: Finding Accommodations

Contents:
Introduction

Moving to Spain
Registration Procedures
The Residence Permit
Moving Goods
Moving Plants & Animals
Moving Financial Assets
Moving Cars
The Driving Licence
Finding Accommodation
Finding a School

Living in Spain
The System
General Taxation
Cost of Living
Shopping
Accommodation
Cultural & Social Life
Educational System
Private Life
Transport
Health Systems

Social Security
National Provisions
E forms: General Overview
Registration (workers)
Sickness Insurance
Unemployment Insurance

Working in Spain
General EU Legislation
Finding a Job
Job Application

Recognition of Diplomas
General System
Paramedical Professions
Teachers
Engineers
Lawyers
General & Specialist Doctors
Pharmacists
Dentists
Midwives
Veterinarians/Vets

Organisations in Spain
Useful Contacts for Employment Services in Spain
Useful Contacts for Social Security Organisations in Spain
Useful Contacts for Taxes in Spain
Useful Contacts for Education and the Recognition of Diplomas in Spain
Useful Contacts for Tourism and Transport in Spain
Useful Contacts for Ministries and Government in Spain
Useful Contacts for Embassies in Spain
Finding Accommodations
Renting Property

If you intend to rent a flat during your stay in Spain, you should look in the classified adverts for accommodation found in all newspapers.

You can also use estate agents, which charge an extra month's payment in advance and a commission for the agency itself, which will normally be the equivalent of one month's rent. Estate agents can be found in the yellow pages.

A lease must be drawn up with the owner. Any form of lease, including an oral one, is valid, legal and lawful, though the written form is recommended. An impreso de contrato oficial (standard form) on stamped paper can be bought from State tobacconists' for this purpose.

The tenant must provide a sum equivalent to one month's rent as a cash deposit. In almost all apartment blocks the communal costs and services are shared (caretaker, cleaning, gardening, swimming pool, etc.); you should check whether these costs are included in your lease.
Tourist Offices may be able to help while you are seeking accommodation by providing a list of temporary accommodation.

Youth rentals

Some Autonomous Communities, in conjunction with the Instituto de la Juventud (Youth Institute), have a Bolsa de Vivienda Joven en Alquiler (Young People’s Rental Accommodation Exchange) at lower than market prices for young people aged 18 to 35.

This accommodation may be newly-built or renovated accommodation located in the old part of cities.

Purchasing Property

Many estate agents in the EEA deal with the purchase of Spanish properties at present. You can contact a local estate agent in Spain. If you want to stay abreast of market prices for new housing, the Sociedad de Tasación [Property Valuation Society] carries out a comprehensive market survey which analyses new private housing developments being built in all the provincial capitals.

Some Autonomous Communities offer young people’s services with general information on property rental and buying-selling, specialised legal information, press information on rented and shared accommodation etc.

Last updated 02/08

Source: European Union
© European Communities
Reproduction is authorised.

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