Should I rent or buy? - Page 2

JazminesII · 16-10-2008, 23:35

di me más

Seriously this concept sounds interesting....it's not one I've come across before spill the beans. Do you know many people who have opted for this method of no commitment purchase?

Sundream Estate · 05-11-2008, 16:23

Rent first, buy when you know where you going to work, kids in the schools ect, ect and as the market are now, don't buy 'off-plan'.

//Lennie

lipstick · 04-12-2008, 21:35

Hi Googlejunkie

It's a no brainer - you have to rent. Firstly, it's always best to get a feel of the country as if things don't work out you don't have to worry about the agravation and cost of selling.
Secondly, you don't have to part with your hard earned.
And most important of all, and that is, the falling prices have not reached the bottom and there will be more bargains to be had in the future.

Rentals may seem high but you just have to shop around and never be frightened to make an offer. Also remember it's a short term commitment so it won't cost you that forever.

I know as I'm a landlord and have always let my property in Spain by being competative.

Hope that's a help to you and good luck

lipstick

MJ Mac · 06-12-2008, 16:52

Rent first then buy or rent to buy.

I have a house i've been trying to sell for over a year i started at €220k but am not at desperation trying to get €125k to cover the mortgage, so there are major bargains to be had.

Dont go through an agent they charge the seller 10-20% so the prices are inflated to get the commission.

MJ
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16-10-2008, 23:35	#11 (permalink)
JazminesII JazminesII is.... Established Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Costa Cálida (Hot Coast) ;-)) and UK (;- Posts: 190 Thanks: 6 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts Rep Power: 4	The concept of rent to buy sounds great di me más Seriously this concept sounds interesting....it's not one I've come across before spill the beans. Do you know many people who have opted for this method of no commitment purchase?

04-12-2008, 21:35	#13 (permalink)
lipstick lipstick is.... Regular Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 0	Rent or Buy Hi Googlejunkie It's a no brainer - you have to rent. Firstly, it's always best to get a feel of the country as if things don't work out you don't have to worry about the agravation and cost of selling. Secondly, you don't have to part with your hard earned. And most important of all, and that is, the falling prices have not reached the bottom and there will be more bargains to be had in the future. Rentals may seem high but you just have to shop around and never be frightened to make an offer. Also remember it's a short term commitment so it won't cost you that forever. I know as I'm a landlord and have always let my property in Spain by being competative. Hope that's a help to you and good luck lipstick

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MJ Mac MJ Mac is.... Newly arrived Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 0	Rent or pick up a bargain Rent first then buy or rent to buy. I have a house i've been trying to sell for over a year i started at €220k but am not at desperation trying to get €125k to cover the mortgage, so there are major bargains to be had. Dont go through an agent they charge the seller 10-20% so the prices are inflated to get the commission. MJ [LINKS REMOVED - Please read the guidelines]

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Sundream Estate Sundream Estate is.... Regular Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 0	Rent first, buy when you know where you going to work, kids in the schools ect, ect and as the market are now, don't buy 'off-plan'. //Lennie

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