When the rent pay your mortgage

In these times of crisis we must sharpen their wits to get ahead. Banks do not forgive .

All of us , or nearly all, have mortgages and the work or , better said the income , is scarce. Even if we are one of the lucky ones who earn the same as a while ago , the money does not reach us . Everything is much more expensive : from light, to taxes , to the food, which is basic and necessary !

And what do you do in this situation?

So, in this situation of uncertainty , many Spaniards have chosen to rent their home. And hence sites like Airbnb proliferate on the Internet .

And, this phenomenon occurs not only in Spain . Many citizens of countries considered until recently as "rich" countries which , either for survival or for extra money, have chosen to be the ones that move from their home. They move between booking and reservation. Their home is their friend´s  home, or their parent´s home  , just to be able  to pay your mortgage debts , or just to have money to eat .

What do you think of this story ? Are you one of those owners who rent their home to cope with the cost of the mortgage?

We will deepen this topic , because it has a lot of substance ... and much to discuss . I think !

And if while you rent your home, you need a seasonal rental in Madrid, do not forget to visit our web www.homesfortravellers.com. Our apartments are fully equipped  with everything you need to live. All you need to bring your personal stuff!

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.

And if you can not wait, contact us by email or visit our website to access the live chat!

La crisis cambia el Alquiler Temporal en Madrid en 2013

La crisis en España ha aumentado enormemente la oferta de apartamentos que se alquilan por periodos cortos en Madrid. Este hecho, que a priori puede parecer ventajoso para aquellos que buscan alquilar un apartamento por días, semanas o meses, no lo es tanto, si tenemos en cuenta lo siguiente:

1.- Muchos propietarios que intentaban vender su casa, pero debido a que el mercado de la venta se ha parado completamente, han optado por alquilar sus pisos por días, semanas y meses.

2.- Este hecho se ha visto favorecido por la aparición de multitud de páginas webs en el que los propietarios pueden anunciar sus apartamentos sin que haya ningún filtro o control. Cualquiera puede anunciar su apartamento en unos pocos minutos sin que se compruebe la veracidad de la información, ni tampoco la calidad del apartamento o de la atención que el propietario brindará a sus huéspedes.

Cada uno pone sus propias reglas, cada uno "trabaja" como puede, o como Dios le da a entender.

Y si bien es verdad que en muchos casos podemos encontrar apartamentos de calidad a muy buen precio, y propietarios que brindan una excelente atención a sus huéspedes, en otras ocasiones no es así.

Por eso nosotros, en HomesForTravellers y Apartments-Madrid.com, seguimos apostando por la calidad de nuestros apartamentos. Seleccionamos cuidadosamente los apartamentos,  no sólo en función del equipamiento, mobiliario y ubicación, sino que sólo elegimos apartamentos cuyos propietarios o gestores sabemos que se esfuerzan por ofrecer la mejor atención al cliente durante su estancia.

Como estamos en Madrid, visitamos personalmente los apartamentos que anunciamos, y tenemos una relación fluida con todos los propietarios de nuestros apartamentos.

En eso nos diferenciamos de otros sitios web. En que conocemos perfectamente lo que anunciamos porque ha sido seleccionado personalmente por nosotros. Y en que conocemos Madrid.

Por eso podemos aconsejarle sobre el apartamento mejor ubicado o más adecuado para usted, ajustándonos siempre a sus necesidades. Porque conocemos lo que anunciamos...y porque conocemos la zona donde están ubicados!

Y por eso, en la página web de cada apartamento puede ver también fotos "reales" de donde se encuentra ubicado el apartamento. Pero de eso hablaremos más en otro post...

Madrid Apartments 2013 Special Offers

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This year is for you!
Madrid, where all your dreams come true…
We want to start 2013 in the best way for you ...
That's why we offer discounts of up to 30% in our apartments in Madrid.
Here are some examples:
  
As you see, all are pretty apartments located at central Madrid.
Find all the Special Offers in homesfortravellers.com

Advantages of Renting an Apartment in Madrid by Months through HomesForTravellers

September is a month of changes. Often it is a month in which we set new goals, start new activities or hobbies, or when we change of job or of country, to pursue new goals and experiences.

And the experience of finding home in our new destination, or in which we reside usually not easy. For some it is the first time, and to others we forget what we suffered the last time we had to find a new flat: visit dozens or hundreds to apartments that were not similar to what it was advertised, requirements demanded by the owner or rental agency impossible to fulfill  (bank guarantee, payroll, etc. ).

Furthermore, many of the apartment adverts which advertise as fully furnished apartments are not. To be able to live in a comfortable way we would have to do a considerable expense to properly equip the apartment: at least we would need to buy all the kitchen utensils, and linens and towels  if the apartment lacks the most basic.

And then we need to add the cost of the electricity, telephone, heating, Internet Connection which never are included in the monthly rate. And if we also need to rent the apartment for a period less than one year, the mission is almost impossible!

But thankfully, as we already explained to you in another item in this blog, in  HomesForTravellers we can offer rentals for long stay (always less than one year) at a more than reasonable price with significant benefits:

1 - The apartments are fully furnished and equipped with everything you need to live. You just have to bring your personal stuff.

2 - No need to apply for a bank guarantee, neither you have to tell about your salary or employment contract to the owner or rental property agent.

3 - All expenses and supplies are included in the price: water, electricity, heating, air conditioning, internet access, etc.. No need to hire the supplies used, meaning savings of time and money ...! The monthly rental price is fixed, no extra costs.

4 - The amount of the security is lower and, in many cases, simply ask the details of your credit card as a guarantee.

5. - No need to make a selection. We we have already done for you. We can assure you that the apartments are fully equipped and in good areas, either in the center or very well served by public transport.

In Madrid, our apartments are located in the best areas of the center. Their equipment is adequate and complete your requirements: you need only bring your personal stuff. They have all the necessary furniture and appliances, as well as air conditioning and internet.


In these times of crisis we must tune in spending and avoid surprises that can give us the supplies bills! Renting an apartment through us the monthly rental fee is fix, there are not extra costs...because all the bills are included in the price!

You can find all the information about our apartments in Madrid , Spain in our website http://www.homesfortravellers.com

If you need more information, please contact us by email info@homesfortravellers.com or by telephone (+34 914 442 719). We are happy to help.

All information on monthly rentals in Madrid find homesfortravellers.com

Advice for renting an apartment in Madrid

I just want to let you know the differences between renting a flat in Madrid (or in any other place in Spain) on the "normal" basis or rent an apartment by short term periods.

The Spanish Law differences between living at your home or living just temporaly. The temporaly rent means living for less than one year. The "vivienda habitual" rent means that you will live there forever.

The type of contract that you will have to sign is completely different. 


On the vivienda habitual rent, you can extend your contract up to 5 years, even when you just have signed it for 1 year period. But, you will have to pay for all the bills, and contract directly with the suppliers (electricity, gas, teleohone, internet connection, etc). That means that you will have to add to your rental price about 200€ per month to pay those bills. Also, you will have to pay in advance at least one month rental as a Security Deposit for the owner and other one month rental if you rent it through an agency plus the monthly fee.

The short term rental contract is different. There, the maximum contract period is for 1 year and can not be extended. Usually all the bills are included in the price: electricity, heating, Internet connection. So, the rental price is a fix price, you will not have to spend more money. Also, they are fully equipped, even with bed linen and towels, and all the kitchen appliances. 


That is a great saving because you only need to bring your personal things. And the Security Deposit, which will be refunded at the end of your stay is usually much lower or, as in many apartments that we manage, you will be just asked for your credit card details as a guarantee. They will not charge you any amount in it if there are not any damages in the apartment at departure. 


So, now you can decide. But my suggestion is that when you are looking for a flat in Madrid for an stay shorter than one year, you must check also the short term rental apartments websites as homesfortravellers.com because you can find quality central apartments even cheaper that the ones you could find in a normal rental agency.

If you have any question, please, do not hesitate in contacting with me. I am happy to help you.
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Apartments at central Madrid with Terrace

If you are thinking of coming to Madrid either for work or simply on vacation and would like to take advantage of good weather in Madrid and enjoy pleasant evenings outdoors, you can now choose between beautiful penthouses with fantastic terraces located in the heart of Madrid. 

You can sunbathe, eat breakfast or dinner with friends, or just sit and read a book all the time enjoying the pleasant summer temperatures in Madrid and, usually, well into the winter the temperatures are pleasant and the days very sunny in Madrid. 

Furthermore, all our apartments with terrace are located in central Madrid and have wireless Internet connection, free of course!.Fully equipped and furnished apartments, with internet connection and air conditioning, superbly situated in the center of Madrid and with sunny terraces ... what more could you want? Your stay will be unforgettable! 

And best of all, if you book now you will get very special prices with a 20% discount for last minute deals or during the month of August. 

Some of our apartments with terrace are these: 

	Madrid Luisa Fernanda 3 Terrace Apartment
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	Madrid Grilo 2 Attic
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	Madrid Latina-Mancebos Terrace
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	Madrid Attic Chueca-Fuencarral
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You can also check our website http://www.homesfortravellers.com for more options  and, as always, if you have any questions or additional questions, you know you can contact us by email or phone. We are delighted to help you find your perfect apartment for your stay in Madrid.

The Apartment Gran Via I in Madrid

The Apartment Gran Via I in Madrid is perfect for your short stay rental, for business or leisure matters.