Long term rentals FAQ
Q. How long are the contracts for?
A. Most long term rental contracts are for 11 months. This allows the monthly rent to be kept to a minimum. Sometimes shorter contracts of 6 or 3 months can be arranged depending on the owner and the time of year.
Q. Can I renew my long term rental contract once it has finished?
A. Most long term rental contracts can be renewed comfortably for a further 11 month term, so long as the owner and the tenant agree.
Q. Are unfurnished properties available for long term rental?
A. We do have properties for long term rental that are unfurnished all they are less common than furnished properties. They tend to be based on the newer developments slightly away from the town centre so a car is often necessary.
Q. How do I pay the rent for my long term rental?
A. Most long term rental payments are via bank transfer to the owner, although payments to the office can usually be arranged.
Q. What deposits do I require for a long term rental?
A. Normally a bond equivalent to 2 months rent is payable for a furnished long term rental property. If the property is unfurnished this can often be just one month.
Q. What other bills am I am liable for during a long term rental?
A. During a long term rental the tenant is normally liable for electric, water and gas (where available). The community charge on a long term rental is paid by the owner.
Q. Can I have a telephone line installed?
A. Long term rental tenants are welcome to have a telephone line installed and Apartsol will assist you with this.
Q. Can I get Internet access in my long term rental property?
A. During a long term rental tenancy we can arrange installation of a telephone line with dial up Internet connection or broadband connection if required.
Q. If I have a long term rental can I decorate the property?
A. Any decoration is subject to the agreement of the owner although small things like putting up pictures are fine so long as you leave the property as you find it.
Q. Do the long term rental come with British Television?
A. The majority of long term rentals do not have British Television as standard although in most cases it is possible to put a satellite dish on the balcony or the complex roof. Apartsol can arrange this for you.
Q. What happens if something goes wrong in the property?
A. All our long term rental clients are encouraged to contact us if anything is not right and we will happily liase with the owner and translate where necessary to find a solution.
Q. Can the owner of the property sell it whilst I am renting it on a long term basis?
A. If the owner wishes to sell the property they are legally obliged to offer you the first chance to purchase it. If you do not wish to purchase it and they find another buyer during your long term rental they must give you sufficient notice (at least 2 months). Fortunately this situation is exceptionally rare.
