Advice on spending winters in Lanzarote

Lynne,

yes there are scams. we have been visiting Lanzarote (and many other destinations) for years for long winter stays. We use AIRRBNB, Booking.com, Holidayletting.com, and other online agents. Just read the reviews to form an opinion about a property. Then use your first visit to do your research, either with the owner or estate agents where you want to visit.

Hi there,

We rent our property to long termers, 3 months and above, we have had property on the island for 6 years and use a reputable agent, the price you pay will be the price, we pay the agent. The only variables are usage in electric and water. 

Google clarity consulting Lanzarote 

Steph is a reputable consultant providing advise in Law, financial and tax matters and properties for experts.

Use facebook at your own risk, this is where scammers operate.

Let me know if you need further help 

Of course we have to consider too who is renting and the risks so full details of your uk address and proof would be required and you would need to sign a legal contract as you would to rent in England

Steve

Hi Steve,

Thanks for the useful info and contact.  Ideally I want to stay in the Pocillos/Matagorda area.  I would have no problem with signing a contract or providing proofs - I want to rent legally - the only problem I found with the agent I spoke to was that they charged 1 months rental commission regardless of the length of contract - so for the 3 month rental I was looking for I would have been charged for 4 months.

Many thanks, Lynne

Hi Alun,

Thanks for the advice - good idea to approach airbnb owners to see if they would do a longer term rental - when I looked into a 3 month rental through an agent I was told the commission would be one month's rental regardless of the length of the rental so I would have been charged 4 months rental for a 3 month stay.

Thanks, Lynne

Hi Lynne,

The extra month is a bond against property damage that you get back if no damage.

This is standard for any property letting 

Steve

thanks for the extra info - I was told it was commission not a deposit but maybe something got lost in translation :) 

We have a 1 bed apt in Los Pocillos that we rent through an agent, long term, minm 3 months. The agent takes a fixed amount from what you pay us of 10%.

There is bond of 1 month held and this is repaid at the end subject to no damage and the apartment being left clean and tidy.

It is currently rented but will be available from April this year.

Steve