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This page excerpt is based on the book
"Living in Crete. A Guide to Living, working, Retiring & Buying
Property in Crete"
click here to get a copy
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This page excerpt is based on the book
"Living in Crete. A Guide to Living, working, Retiring & Buying
Property in Crete"
click here to get a copy
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| Accommodation in Crete Long Term Lets - Short Term lets |
There is a good deal of choice for short and long term rental accommodation in Crete,
both furnished and unfurnished.
Generally speaking, long term rentals tend to be unfurnished and advertised locally,
although some furnished accomodation is becoming available for long term rent as
more foreigners are buying property and renting out long term, often advertising on
the internet. Long term rentals are officially classed as lets of three months or more.
If you are thinking of living in Crete you may already have an idea of which area you
will choose to live. However, you may only have visited in the summer months, and
you may well find that an attractive village near a small resort, but far from town,
becomes much less attractive in the winter months when everything in the nearby
resort is closed down.
If you are seeking to secure a long term rental over the internet without first visiting
the property it's wise to negotiate a short lease to begin with (perhaps 3 to 6
months), it's difficult to find a completely suitable rental unseen - there may be 101
factors you don't know about; a nearby busy road, a tiny bathroom, barking dogs or
noisy cockerels, difficult neighbours, a steep uphill walk to the shops, or any number of
things. Securing a shorter rental term will enable you to have a base when you arrive
and while you search for your ideal place.
If you intend to buy property to live in Crete it is a good idea to live in a rented house
or apartment first for a while in the area you are considering, to get a feel for the
area, check if it suits your needs, or to give you time to discover other unknown
locations before you commit.
Unfurnished & Long Term Rentals
Long term rents are very reasonable in Crete. Expect to pay around 300 to 450 Euros
per month for a 1 or 2 bedroomed property in Chania, Heraklion and the provinces,
more for larger properties. Smaller places start at about 250 Euros per month,
depending on the area. Long term lets are usually for unfurnished accommodation,
and electricity, heating and water are not normally included in the rent.
Deposits of 2 or 3 months rent are normal, but you will get this back when you leave
(or the last 1 or 2 months rent free), assuming there are no damages to pay.
If you sign a rental contract make sure you get it translated if you don't understand
Greek.. don't just sign anything!! Contracts for unfurnished accommodation are usually
for 1 or 2 years, but you may be able to negotiate a shorter term. Usually a month or
two notice is required from either party to terminate the contract.
both furnished and unfurnished.
Generally speaking, long term rentals tend to be unfurnished and advertised locally,
although some furnished accomodation is becoming available for long term rent as
more foreigners are buying property and renting out long term, often advertising on
the internet. Long term rentals are officially classed as lets of three months or more.
If you are thinking of living in Crete you may already have an idea of which area you
will choose to live. However, you may only have visited in the summer months, and
you may well find that an attractive village near a small resort, but far from town,
becomes much less attractive in the winter months when everything in the nearby
resort is closed down.
If you are seeking to secure a long term rental over the internet without first visiting
the property it's wise to negotiate a short lease to begin with (perhaps 3 to 6
months), it's difficult to find a completely suitable rental unseen - there may be 101
factors you don't know about; a nearby busy road, a tiny bathroom, barking dogs or
noisy cockerels, difficult neighbours, a steep uphill walk to the shops, or any number of
things. Securing a shorter rental term will enable you to have a base when you arrive
and while you search for your ideal place.
If you intend to buy property to live in Crete it is a good idea to live in a rented house
or apartment first for a while in the area you are considering, to get a feel for the
area, check if it suits your needs, or to give you time to discover other unknown
locations before you commit.
Unfurnished & Long Term Rentals
Long term rents are very reasonable in Crete. Expect to pay around 300 to 450 Euros
per month for a 1 or 2 bedroomed property in Chania, Heraklion and the provinces,
more for larger properties. Smaller places start at about 250 Euros per month,
depending on the area. Long term lets are usually for unfurnished accommodation,
and electricity, heating and water are not normally included in the rent.
Deposits of 2 or 3 months rent are normal, but you will get this back when you leave
(or the last 1 or 2 months rent free), assuming there are no damages to pay.
If you sign a rental contract make sure you get it translated if you don't understand
Greek.. don't just sign anything!! Contracts for unfurnished accommodation are usually
for 1 or 2 years, but you may be able to negotiate a shorter term. Usually a month or
two notice is required from either party to terminate the contract.
Furnished and Shorter Term Rentals
Some places are available to rent fully furnished and by the month.
Out of season, October to March/April, there is a larger choice as many holiday lets
stand empty for these months and owners are usually willing to rent them, often
through agents. Check out the property sites and you will see that many offer long
term lets at fairly reasonable prices. These are usually more expensive than local
unfurnished lets, but they may include heating and electricity. Prices start from
around 300 Euros per month for a small place.
Where to look...
Some places are available to rent fully furnished and by the month.
Out of season, October to March/April, there is a larger choice as many holiday lets
stand empty for these months and owners are usually willing to rent them, often
through agents. Check out the property sites and you will see that many offer long
term lets at fairly reasonable prices. These are usually more expensive than local
unfurnished lets, but they may include heating and electricity. Prices start from
around 300 Euros per month for a small place.
Where to look...
- To Let - Long Term Rentals listings Check the latest Forum listings - available
now.
- Check for for long term rental in the local papers. In Chania the Haniotika Nea
newspaper is published daily, and in Heraklion the Patris. However they are
only in Greek. You will need someone to translate for you and then telephone
to enquire if you don't read or speak Greek. English publications: the weekly
Athens News - may have the occasional ads for Crete, plus in Chania check
out the CIC monthly newsletter (see international community page).
- Look for For Rent signs - 'ENOIKIAZETAI' , usually a white or yellow sticker
with red writing, posted on doors or walls of properties that are for let, and in
shop windows.
- The second hand shop in Chania, "To Pazari", Daskalogianni Street, Splantzia,
Chania has a notice board with various ads.
- If you are looking for a winter-only rental (between October/November and
March/April) many tourist studios/ apartments can be rented for a fairly
reasonable price during the winter months (fully furnished too). Ask in person
on the spot, or check out websites and email in advance.
Forum
USEFUL INFORMATION for Tenants
For more information on tenants rights contact:
Panhellenic Renters' Protection Association
66 Menandrou St.
Omonia,
Athens
Tel. 210-524-6982
For more information on tenants rights contact:
Panhellenic Renters' Protection Association
66 Menandrou St.
Omonia,
Athens
Tel. 210-524-6982
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