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Hi, I've tried to research as much as possible through existing threads, yet I'd appreciate some advice regarding monthly rental accommodation options / expected costs.
My husband is a dual UK-Australian citizen, living in Australia, the rest of the family are Australian. We are hoping to have a family adventure and live in Spain from June to mid Dec 2014 when I will be on maternity leave. So we will be taking a 3.5 year old and 3 month old baby with us. We have reviewed visa requirements and we are able to obtain residency, although I understand there is a lot of paperwork and red tape to work through once in Spain. If there is a way to avoid this, by say only going for 6 months, we'd be interested to hear that.
Also we're not intending on working, we are saving before we go + I will be getting paid maternity leave / long service leave etc. We also understand we'll need private health insurance. We are thinking of just hiring a car for a few weeks here and there when we have the energy to do day trips, and just spending our time in the local area using public transport otherwise.
Anyways, I'm trying to set a budget and put a basic plan together whilst allowing some flexibility. I think at this point I will need to book something in for the summer as that is the busiest time for tourism in Spain. We are not wanting to go to areas that have a lot of British / english speakers, we are trying to learn some Spanish before we go and integrate into a local community as much as possible. We loved Andalusia and want to stay on the coast in that region for the summer, as well as seeing parts of northern and east Spain.
Whilst we had thought 600-900 euro a month would get us a 2 bedroom apartment outside the major cities, it seems prices go up 10 fold in Summer, and now we're not sure what to budget for this period. This is our rough outline, any thoughts and advice around what we should be expecting to pay, and some cheaper location options would be appreciated.
June/ July 2014 (2 months) - San Sebastian Region (understand this is exp, but we really want to go here). Have been advised of rent between 5000-7000euro for 2 months at a place in Central / or old town San Sebastian within walking distance of La Concha Beach. Seems high?? Looking for 2 bedroom apartments, fully furnished.
August to Mid Oct (2.5 months) - Costa de la Luz (Port Saint Maria / Chiponia / Zahara de la Atunes type areas) - around 3500-4500 euros for the 2.5 months over summer. I.e an apartment will say 500 e / month, but then cost 2500e for the month of August, does this seem normal? I understand it is peak season and a relatively short term rental period.
Nov to Mid Dec (1.5 months) - Valencia / Alicante area - wanting to stay in a regional / mountain area, not sure where so haven't checked prices. Understand it will be winter, looking for something as a base where we can go on treks and explore local villages.
Sorry I've written so much, just so much to consider. Thanks so much, Amanda
My husband is a dual UK-Australian citizen, living in Australia, the rest of the family are Australian. We are hoping to have a family adventure and live in Spain from June to mid Dec 2014 when I will be on maternity leave. So we will be taking a 3.5 year old and 3 month old baby with us. We have reviewed visa requirements and we are able to obtain residency, although I understand there is a lot of paperwork and red tape to work through once in Spain. If there is a way to avoid this, by say only going for 6 months, we'd be interested to hear that.
Also we're not intending on working, we are saving before we go + I will be getting paid maternity leave / long service leave etc. We also understand we'll need private health insurance. We are thinking of just hiring a car for a few weeks here and there when we have the energy to do day trips, and just spending our time in the local area using public transport otherwise.
Anyways, I'm trying to set a budget and put a basic plan together whilst allowing some flexibility. I think at this point I will need to book something in for the summer as that is the busiest time for tourism in Spain. We are not wanting to go to areas that have a lot of British / english speakers, we are trying to learn some Spanish before we go and integrate into a local community as much as possible. We loved Andalusia and want to stay on the coast in that region for the summer, as well as seeing parts of northern and east Spain.
Whilst we had thought 600-900 euro a month would get us a 2 bedroom apartment outside the major cities, it seems prices go up 10 fold in Summer, and now we're not sure what to budget for this period. This is our rough outline, any thoughts and advice around what we should be expecting to pay, and some cheaper location options would be appreciated.
June/ July 2014 (2 months) - San Sebastian Region (understand this is exp, but we really want to go here). Have been advised of rent between 5000-7000euro for 2 months at a place in Central / or old town San Sebastian within walking distance of La Concha Beach. Seems high?? Looking for 2 bedroom apartments, fully furnished.
August to Mid Oct (2.5 months) - Costa de la Luz (Port Saint Maria / Chiponia / Zahara de la Atunes type areas) - around 3500-4500 euros for the 2.5 months over summer. I.e an apartment will say 500 e / month, but then cost 2500e for the month of August, does this seem normal? I understand it is peak season and a relatively short term rental period.
Nov to Mid Dec (1.5 months) - Valencia / Alicante area - wanting to stay in a regional / mountain area, not sure where so haven't checked prices. Understand it will be winter, looking for something as a base where we can go on treks and explore local villages.
Sorry I've written so much, just so much to consider. Thanks so much, Amanda
