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This 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 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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Index > Settling In > Accommodation
| 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 accommodation 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 probably already have an idea of
which area you will choose to live. However you may only have visited in the
summer, and you may 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.
Before you buy property it may be a good idea to live in Crete for a while in a
rented house or apartment in the area you are considering to get a feel for
the area, 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
400 Euros per month for a 1 or 2 bedroomed property in Chania and the
province. 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).
If you sign a rental contract make sure you get it translated if you don't
understand Greek.. don't just sign anything!! Contracts 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.
Crete, both furnished and unfurnished.
Generally speaking long term rentals tend to be unfurnished and advertised
locally, although some furnished accommodation 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 probably already have an idea of
which area you will choose to live. However you may only have visited in the
summer, and you may 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.
Before you buy property it may be a good idea to live in Crete for a while in a
rented house or apartment in the area you are considering to get a feel for
the area, 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
400 Euros per month for a 1 or 2 bedroomed property in Chania and the
province. 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).
If you sign a rental contract make sure you get it translated if you don't
understand Greek.. don't just sign anything!! Contracts 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 Short Term Rentals
Some places are available to rent fully furnished. 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 too at fairly reasonable prices. These are usually more expensive
than local unfurnished lets, but they may include heating and electricity. An
average price is around 400 - 500 Euros a month for a small place.
Where to look...
Some places are available to rent fully furnished. 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 too at fairly reasonable prices. These are usually more expensive
than local unfurnished lets, but they may include heating and electricity. An
average price is around 400 - 500 Euros a month for a small place.
Where to look...
- The best place to look for long term rental is 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).
- Check the Living in Crete Message Board in the 'Long Term Rent Crete'
section.
- 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.
- 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.
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