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==Renting== | ==Renting== | ||
===Where to look=== | |||
*[https://www.idealista.com/en/ Idealista] | |||
*[https://www.habitaclia.com/ Habitaclia] | |||
*Local letting agencies | |||
*[https://www.facebook.com/groups/1228486627705836/members Girona Flats & Rooms Facebook Group]: Facebook group for finding rentals in Girona: (has 4000 members) | |||
===Tips=== | |||
*You don't necessarily need a Spanish contract or NIE to rent an apartment; some agencies accept foreign contracts (e.g., Dutch contracts). | *You don't necessarily need a Spanish contract or NIE to rent an apartment; some agencies accept foreign contracts (e.g., Dutch contracts). | ||
*May & June availability is usually tight, so ask early. | *May & June availability is usually tight, so ask early. | ||
*Short-term rentals can be tricky to find | *Short-term rentals can be tricky to find. | ||
*Long-term rentals are competitive, and it’s best to start searching early. | *Long-term rentals are competitive, and it’s best to start searching early. | ||
==Areas of Girona== | ==Areas of Girona== | ||
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==Hotels== | ==Hotels== | ||
There are 139 hotels in Girona, see [https://www.booking.com/city/es/Gerona.html booking.com] for a list. | |||
==Barcelona== | ==Barcelona== | ||
Revision as of 07:05, 21 March 2025
Renting
Where to look
- Idealista
- Habitaclia
- Local letting agencies
- Girona Flats & Rooms Facebook Group: Facebook group for finding rentals in Girona: (has 4000 members)
Tips
- You don't necessarily need a Spanish contract or NIE to rent an apartment; some agencies accept foreign contracts (e.g., Dutch contracts).
- May & June availability is usually tight, so ask early.
- Short-term rentals can be tricky to find.
- Long-term rentals are competitive, and it’s best to start searching early.
Areas of Girona
- Barri Químics – Used to be quiet but recently reported some crime concerns.
- Devesa Park Area – Safe and scenic but recently had incidents of people sleeping in parking garages.
- Migdia –
- Mercat del Lleó – Central market area
Hotels
There are 139 hotels in Girona, see booking.com for a list.
Barcelona
- Sant Jordi Hostel Gràcia (~30€) – Budget-friendly option with bunk beds.
- Couchsurfing – Another option for cheap stays.
Legal & Building Advice for Buying a Masia (Rural Property)
- Get an urbanistic certificate from the local council to check legality.
- Verify outstanding IBI (property tax) fees before purchasing.
- Ensure you get a proper valuation to avoid unexpected tax increases.
- Check with an electrician & land inspector to avoid unexpected costs.
Renting out a property to tourists
- A tourist license is required to rent properties to visitors.
- New licenses haven’t been issued since 2018 (but some towns still allow them).
