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Renting
In general, if you are going to stay in the community for less than 1 year it is advisable to rent a property. To do this, you will need to sign a written rental or leasing contract with the owner and fully understand your rights and obligations.
Basque Government- Eusko Jaurlaritza Initiative
Visesa is an instrument used by the Department of Housing, Public Works and Transport at the Basque Government to encourage access to housing in the Basque Country. The Alokabide programme, www.alokabide.com, is the clear move by the Basque Government to promote rental properties.
Links to websites where grants aimed at encouraging young people to rent can be requested:
Spanish Government Initiative
The "Sociedad Pública de Alquiler" (www.spalquiler.com).
Other
Local newspapers have a property section. There are also many estate agents offering rental properties.
The following is a list of some of the websites offering flats for rent:
- www.alkila.net
- www.fotocasa.es
- www.idealista.com
- www.libercasa.com
- www.pisos.com
- www.tusanuncios.com
Buying
If you are planning to stay in the Basque Country for an indefinite period of time then buying a property could be of interest. Properties for sale are advertised in the same places as properties for rent (see above section).
The Association of European Citizens (http://www.c-euro.org) has a website containing essential information about many factors that affect foreigners living in Spain who want to buy a property.
Residences and Halls of Residence
Talent House. Residence for researchers
Talent House, the Residence for researchers in Donostia-San Sebastian, with 80 flats of different sizes (family, double, single), all with a study area.
http://www.fomentosansebastian.org/talenthouse
University of the Basque Country - Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea
This offers different accommodation options.
University of Deusto
Offers a very comprehensive range of different accommodation options:
University of Mondragón
It offers various accommodation options. (http://www.eteo.muni.es/alojamiento)
In addition, you can contact other students who want to share a flat through its website. www.mondragon.edu/es/servicios/alojamiento
Guest houses, hotels and aparthotels
The range of hotels and guest houses on offer is extremely varied, both in terms of quality and price. The official Basque Country tourism website (http://www.turismoa.euskadi.net), can help you to find accommodation in any of the 3 regions.
Agricultural tourism and Rural Houses in the Basque Country
Another accommodation option that allows us to enjoy a peaceful stay, away from the crowds, receiving a friendly service and coming into direct contact with the rural and natural world.
Other useful links
- National Institute of Consumer Affairs (http://www.consumo-inc.es/GuiaCons/vivienda/arrendamiento/home.htm)
This offers legal and practical information about housing and, in particular, about renting flats (contracts, deposits, type of rent, etc.).
- Network of consumer and user offices in the Basque Country
http://www1.euskadi.net/guiaconsumo/dutil/indice_c.apl
- Illustrious College of Notaries in the Basque Country (http://www.paisvasco.notariado.org)
Practical legal information about the processes involved in buying a property.
- Spanish Mortgage Association www.ahe.es
Some of the services that you will find on this website include a mortgage guide, practical advice and a mortgage simulator.
- Foundation of civil rights www.civilia.es
Website for the Foundation of Civil Rights. In the section "Vivienda Joven”, you can find clearly laid out and detailed information about all aspects relating to the purchase or rental of a property.
The Association of Registrars of Property and Business in Spain. www.registradores.org
