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Vittorio
  4/8/2015 16:40 EST

Hi:

I have come across a few adverts for rental properties in Barcelona and they state that when renting a property the lessee is expected to pay: 2 months deposit + 1st month in advance + agent commission as a rental = 4 rentals in total as the deposit

That seems excessive. I have heard of up to three rentals as part of a deposit lump sum in many countries, but is it as many as four in Spain? Is this normal practice? And how can they justify the lessee being the one to pay agent's commission - surely that is for the landlord to pay??

I would like to know, so please do advise if this is so.

Much appreciated. :)

sdamazo
  4/8/2015 18:05 EST

I rented a property and only paid one deposit and a rent in advance. Adminstrative fee was paid by the owner to the agency but because i searched for one that works that way. it is in malaga.

It is not common practice to charge two deposits, apart from advanced rent and adm fee.

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Vittorio
  4/10/2015 03:52 EST

Thank you for the detailed feedback, which is really helpful and appreciated.

I thought that four rentals in total as a deposit sounded excessive, and I will certainly take your lead and do proper research online for rental properties in Spain.

Thanks again ;)

sdamazo
  4/10/2015 07:15 EST

Vittorio

There is a website that you can see the offers posted by the owners and you can negotiate directly with them. I found it when i was searching property in Barcelona. I dont have it now available.

sdamazo
  4/10/2015 07:15 EST

Vittorio

There is a website that you can see the offers posted by the owners and you can negotiate directly with them. I found it when i was searching property in Barcelona. I dont have it now available.

Vittorio
  4/15/2015 06:05 EST

Hi there:

That is good to know, and makes sense. I will do my best to find the said website.

Many thanks!

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kwelbi
  4/15/2015 10:37 EST

Vittorio,
If you don't have money to burn,get some temporary accomodation like a hostel or something and get out and ask around in small shops,cafes,even the local gas station.In some places including big supermarkets you will find a notice board with private ads for rentals,used cars etc.You will find rentals that are not in the agencies and are less expensive.Happy hunting.

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