property rentals

jojo · #1 (**permalink**) 12th January 2009, 11:42 AM

As some of you here may know, we've decidfed to down size our property and are looking to rent something else in this area.

Now in this economic climate you'd think that the agents we've been in touch with would be falling over themselves to help us find something....... but we've written to and phoned about 10 and only one has come back to us and that was only cos we hounded her a bit cos she has a property we liked - I thought there was an abundance of properties to rent - the websites suggest there is... so why has no one come back to us???????????????? Do they not need the business??????

Jo

SteveHall · #2 (**permalink**) 12th January 2009, 12:51 PM

My experience has often been that a lot of agents only have rentals as a "come on down" for property sales and when they find that you are really only interested in a rental and have no intention to BUY a property in say 6 months their attention drops!

What area are you looking in. If you are looking to stay close to where you are have you spoken to Tim Knaggs at InMalaga? He seems to know what is going on.

The other thing is are you actually going to save money? I went through this a few years ago and calculated that by the time I had paid solicitor's fees, taxes, deposits, removal charges etc I would be better off staying where I was even though the house was too big. The hassle of it all was just not worth the money I would "make".

thrax · #3 (**permalink**) 13th January 2009, 09:39 AM

Abax properties in Caleta de Velez (952 511 103) seem to have a good reputation although I don't know if they cover your area. They always respond to my enquiries within 24 hours.

SteveHall · #4 (**permalink**) 13th January 2009, 10:20 AM

Yes, thrax, I know the family that run it. Professionals in a world of amateurs. I would be very surprised if they covered that far but if they do you could be in luck, Jojo

griz616 · #5 (**permalink**) 13th January 2009, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jojo

As some of you here may know, we've decidfed to down size our property and are looking to rent something else in this area.

Now in this economic climate you'd think that the agents we've been in touch with would be falling over themselves to help us find something....... but we've written to and phoned about 10 and only one has come back to us and that was only cos we hounded her a bit cos she has a property we liked - I thought there was an abundance of properties to rent - the websites suggest there is... so why has no one come back to us???????????????? Do they not need the business??????

Jo

sorry to hear you are still having problems, but I understand that it is your birthday, so take time out to enjoy yourself, "Happy Birthday"
regards griz.

SteveHall · #6 (**permalink**) 13th January 2009, 01:44 PM

Happy Birthday Jojo!

¡Feliz cumpleaños!

S

jojo · #7 (**permalink**) 13th January 2009, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by griz616

sorry to hear you are still having problems, but I understand that it is your birthday, so take time out to enjoy yourself, "Happy Birthday"
regards griz.

How did you know that?????? Yes, it is my birthday and I'm having a lovely day, been out for a birthday breakfast with friends and out tonight with kids!!

We've seen a few properties in the last couple of days - nowt special tho!!?? We've put forward what I consider a reasonable budget, but inspite of all this talk of lots of properties out there and all the stuff on websites, the only two agents that have got back to us have only come up with 3 things in our price range and there nowt special - Having spoken to these agents, they say there's not much out there???????????????????????????????????????????? and lots of people looking, I thought maybe that was just their "sales pitch", but I'm beginning to wonder??

Jo

griz616 · #8 (**permalink**) 13th January 2009, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jojo

How did you know that?????? Yes, it is my birthday and I'm having a lovely day, been out for a birthday breakfast with friends and out tonight with kids!!

We've seen a few properties in the last couple of days - nowt special tho!!?? We've put forward what I consider a reasonable budget, but inspite of all this talk of lots of properties out there and all the stuff on websites, the only two agents that have got back to us have only come up with 3 things in our price range and there nowt special - Having spoken to these agents, they say there's not much out there???????????????????????????????????????????? and lots of people looking, I thought maybe that was just their "sales pitch", but I'm beginning to wonder??

Jo

I have you on my skype. when I switched the laptop on today it was red flagged & when I opened it I was told it was your birthday. griz

SteveHall · #9 (**permalink**) 13th January 2009, 02:11 PM

Enjoy the day! Why are you on your PC when you should be having the clain pampering to your every whim? LOL

That reminds me time for my breakfast now - another CupASoup I guess.

Did you get my PM re John? He said he'd try to help. I think the reality is that so many are trying to SELL and with a sitting tenant it is tough. You could always slum it down here - walk into any bar and ask and your will be swamped with offers. I was! The lamp-posts seem to be the domain of the Spaniards and latinos and the internet cafés the Eastern Europeans.

Quite interesting breakdown .... for a saddo like me LOL

jojo · #10 (**permalink**) 13th January 2009, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveHall

Enjoy the day! Why are you on your PC when you should be having the clain pampering to your every whim? LOL

That reminds me time for my breakfast now - another CupASoup I guess.

Did you get my PM re John? He said he'd try to help. I think the reality is that so many are trying to SELL and with a sitting tenant it is tough. You could always slum it down here - walk into any bar and ask and your will be swamped with offers. I was! The lamp-posts seem to be the domain of the Spaniards and latinos and the internet cafés the Eastern Europeans.

Quite interesting breakdown .... for a saddo like me LOL

Thanx so much Steve, I've phoned John a he was charming!! He deals mainly with Lauro golf and my bloody dogs would be a problem there. But he's given me some tips and contacts.

It seems that all these squillions of properties that are apparently up for rent are, in the main two bedroom appartments, duplex, town houses. We're looking for something a little bit bigger and there arent as many bigger properties flooding the rental market.

Anyway, I shall get off the PC now cos its my birthday lol!!!!

Jo x