Como acertar en la elección de un apartamento en Madrid

En Madrid, como en las principales ciudades europeas, ha aumentado considerablemente la oferta de apartamentos de alquiler temporal.

Esta tendencia al alza se debe principalmente a tres factores. Por un lado la creciente demanda de este tipo de alojamiento por parte de turistas y visitantes, ya que por menos dinero obtenemos más espacio, intimidad y todas las comodidades. El perfil del turista, debido a Internet, se ha ido convirtiendo en un viajero. Ya no queremos ser simples espectadores, sino vivir y experimentar la vida en la ciudad que visitamos. Y, para ello, no hay nada mejor que alojarse en un apartamento.

El segundo factor viene condicionado por la necesidad de los propietarios de rentabilizar su propiedad. En España, debido a la crisis, y a la Ley de Alquiler vigente, muchos propietarios deciden alquilar su apartamento por periodos cortos porque les ofrece más garantías y menos incertidumbre.

Y el tercer factor, que podríamos considerarlo el principal, es debido a que han surgido innumerables páginas web donde los propietarios pueden anunciar sus apartamentos y donde las personas interesadas pueden reservarlos online.

Al haber aumentado la oferta de apartamentos ha crecido la competencia y el resultado es que los precios son mucho más bajos que hace unos años. Este hecho es, por supuesto, beneficioso para el cliente. Pero, por otra parte, la oferta tan enorme existente en Internet, complica la búsqueda: ¿Cómo estar seguro de acertar en nuestra elección?

1.- Decide qué tipo de apartamento necesitas. Por ejemplo, para dos personas, un apartamento tipo estudio puede ser más que suficiente, y te ahorrarás dinero.

2.- Decide qué equipamiento necesitas: conexión a Internet, ascensor, aire acondicionado, etc

3.- La zona es fundamental. Un apartamento céntrico, o cercano a tu lugar de trabajo, condicionará la visita a la ciudad. Evita malgastar tu tiempo usando el transporte público si lo que prefieres es visitar el centro de la ciudad.

4.- Piensa que muchas veces es mejor aumentar un poco tu presupuesto y elegir un apartamento cómodo y bien ubicado pues te ahorrarás dinero en transporte y en comidas fuera de casa porque tendrás todo a mano.

5.- Busca una página web “local”. Las páginas que están ubicadas en el lugar donde gestionan apartamentos garantizan el conocimiento de los apartamentos y la zona, y podrán aconsejarte sobre los apartamentos que se adapten a nuestras necesidades.

Después de estos breves consejos, no podemos menos que aconsejarte que contactes con nosotros si buscas un apartamento en Madrid. 

En homesfortravellers.com, todos los apartamentos que anunciamos han sido seleccionados cuidadosamente por nosotros. Conocemos los apartamentos y a sus propietarios y gestores. Y podemos asegurar que están bien equipados, que la limpieza es impecable, y que son exactamente como los ves en las fotos de nuestra web.

Además, como estamos en Madrid, conocemos bien las zonas donde están ubicados, y podemos aconsejarte sobre la zona que más te conviene para estar cerca de los lugares que te interesa visitar.

Y lo más importante: recibirás una atención personalizada. Responderemos a todas tus preguntas y resolveremos tus dudas para ayudarte a encontrar el apartamento que buscas.

¡Te esperamos en Madrid!

How to succeed in the election of an apartment in Madrid

In Madrid, as in major European cities, has greatly increased the supply of temporary rental apartments.

This upward trend is mainly due to three factors. On the one hand, tourists and visitors have increased the demand of this type of accommodation because for less money you can get more space, privacy and amenities. The profile of tourists has changed, and they have become in travelers. They do not want to be mere spectators, but they want to live and experience life in the city they visit. And for experience the local way of living, there is nothing better than staying in an apartment.

The second factor is determined by the need for owners to achieve a return on their property. In Spain, due to the crisis , and due to the current Rent Act , many homeowners decide to rent your apartment for short periods because it offers more security and less uncertainty.

And the third factor , we could consider the main one , is because there have been countless websites where owners can advertise their apartments and where those interested can reserve online .

With the increased supply of apartments has increased competition and the result is that the prices are much lower than a few years ago. This fact is of course beneficial to the customer. But on the other hand, the offer available on the Internet is so huge that complicates the search: How to be sure of succeeding in our choice?

Here you have a few tips to to succeed in the election of an apartment in Madrid:

1. - Decide what type of apartment you really need. For example, for two people, a studio apartment can be more than enough instead of booking a one bedroom apartment, and you will save money.

2 - Decide what equipment must have the apartment: Internet access, lift, air conditioning, etc.

3. - The area is critical. An apartment in downtown, or near your workplace, conditionates deeply the way how you experience the city. Avoid wasting your time using public transport if you prefer to visit the city center.

4. - Your budget. Think that often is better increase slightly your budget and choose a comfortable and well located apartment because you will save money on transportation and on meals away from home because you have everything at hand.

5. - Look for a "local" website. The local websites have selected the apartments which they advertised and have knowledge of the area and can advise you on apartments that would suit your needs.

After these few tips, we can only advise you to contact us if you are looking for an apartment in Madrid. In homesfortravellers.com, all apartments we announce have been carefully selected by us. We choose the apartments and know their owners and managers. And we can ensure that the apartments are well equipped, that cleanliness is impeccable, and they are exactly as shown in the photos on our website.

Moreover, as we are in Madrid, and we know well the areas where the apartments are located, we can advise you about on the area that suits you best to be near the places you want to visit.

And most importantly, you will receive personalized attention. We will answer all your questions and resolve your doubts to help you find the apartment you want.

We hope to see you in Madrid!

Best Madrid Apartments for Rent?

Today it is easy to find apartments in Madrid , either to rent them for days, weeks or months , for short or long stay . The hard part is choosing the best option!

The great offer of apartment rentals in Madrid through numerous channels and websites makes quite complicated our search. How can we be sure that we are right ?

1. - Think carefully about the type of apartment you are looking for . If you are a couple , probably you will be very comfortable in just a studio apartment if you do not intend to stay at home a lot of time . Although maybe you want to have environments separated . In that case you will have to look for a one bedroom apartment .

2 . - The location . Just as important , or more , as the type of apartment is the area where you are. The area will define your experience in Madrid. Choosing a good area either by central or by quiet , or have good public transport links is essential. Think about if you want to walk in the center of Madrid and have about restaurants , tapas bars , museums , etc In that case you should start looking in the desired area .

3 . - In this post, this paragraph is the third one, but often is the first factor : we are talking about the budget . Do I am looking for a luxury apartment with all amenities and views without taking into account the price, or I am going to seek a comfortable , central and affordable one? At the moment you can find luxury apartments to a reasonable price ! . Ask us if you have any questions about it .

4 . - Okay, at this point we already know what we want : the type of apartment, the area and the approximate price . Now we just need to find the website that offers guarantees and to be sure that the apartments are advertised as they appear in the photos .
Also, we might want to be sure that we will get answer to all our questions and doubts , and if during our stay in Madrid we have a problem , or we need help or advice , there will be someone who can help us .

And yes, we can ensure that our apartments are, if not the best ones , ones of the bests . Why?

- Because our apartments are located in the best areas of Madrid!
- Because our apartments are fully equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay in Madrid.
- Because we offer excellent value for money, to help you find the best apartments at the best price
- Because our job is to help you find the type of apartment you are looking for in the desired area . And besides, we are happy to help !
- Because we personally select and review all the apartments we announced . To avoid surprises. So you know exactly what you are getting .
- Because if during your stay experience any problems we will help you solve it.
- Because we rent apartments in Madrid since 2004 and we have many repeat customers.
- Because we are a small team to give you personal attention.

So if you plan to come to Madrid and you are in doubt about the area where to stay, or you find it difficult to choose between all the options you find on the Internet , do not hesitate to contact us .

Our goal is to help you find the apartment that suits your needs and your budget. We do not know if you will be able to offer you the best apartment in Madrid. But we are sure that will be best suited for you .

See you in Madrid!

Tips to find the perfect apartment in Madrid (4)

We keep talking about the tricks to find the perfect apartment in Madrid, making it clear that the perfect is the one that fits our needs and requirements ... and our pocket!

In our previous articles we explained how it was necessary to have clear criteria for location, price and type of apartment and how the choice of a website based in Madrid we would ensure that they advertised apartments which comply with quality criteria and that we ensured that the customer know the apartments and the area where they are. Only then they will be able to help us in our choice.

Today we'll talk about the differences between websites professionally managed and those that only offer a list of apartments, where anyone can advertise your property.

As mentioned, a local website that professionally manages apartments, offers added value in terms of personal attention and can help us find the apartment that suits fully to our needs and requirements.

 

We thus we can, and must, request more information about the apartments and solve our doubts before booking our apartment in Madrid.

So we must avoid pages that offer only a list of apartments in which each owner state his own rules. Because in that case we can never be clear what our guarantees or what are the obligations of the owners, as each works freely, setting their own rules or, simply, without any rules.

Once selected the websites that meet our criteria, we only have to clearly state our needs. We may contact with Customer Service by email or by phone. We should not be afraid to ask any questions: they will be happy to help.

 

As they are websites devoted to advertise apartments professionally, they know the apartments they advertise  and areas where they are located, and so, the Customer Service staff can advise us about the apartment that best suits our needs, taking into account our budget and preferences regarding the type of apartment and area where they are located.

We at HomesForTravellers, we deal personally to resolve the doubts of our clients before they book the apartment online.

We are a small team, with extensive experience and knowledge of Madrid, whose main objective is to help each customer get what they really are looking for. The personal attention and direct contact with our customers, without intermediaries, is what makes us different. We reach our satisfaction only when we get happy customers.

 

Maybe you still have doubts about the type of apartment, its equipment or its characteristics. Sometimes surprise us price differences between apartments with similar characteristics ... All these issues will be addressed in our next article. Do not miss it. Only then you will ensure that your stay in Madrid unforgettable.

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