Short term lets on a long term basis !?

SunshineLover2011

14 May 2011 19:35:08

SunshineLover2011

14 May 2011 19:35:08

Hi all,

I am looking at moving to Malta in June/July.The problem I have is that I am only looking to stay for 3 or 4 months and all rental agencies only offer long term rates for 6 months,or ridiculously high daily rates and I am on a bit of a budget.

Does anyone know of how I can pay the typical long terms rates (€300 in Qawra/Bugibba where I am looking to stay) but only pay on a month to month basis.

The €300 a month turns into €25 daily for short terms lets,and I am on a budget and cannot afford more than double the long term cost !

Surely there are alot of apartments lying empty that the landlord would be happy just to take month to month payments ??

Thanks in advanve.

me3512

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Edinburgh, Scotland

me3512

14 May 2011 21:00:45

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me3512

14 May 2011 21:00:45

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Edinburgh, Scotland

there are many many empty apartments in buggiba, I was just there yesterday. Unfortunately the best way to find them is to walk around the area and deal directly with the owners in my experience...

hammersfan

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Reading

hammersfan

14 May 2011 23:01:22

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hammersfan

14 May 2011 23:01:22

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You may be able to sign a long term contract that includes a "force majeure" clause meaning that you can terminate the lease before it's lapse if you have to leave the island for a valid reason - we have that clause in our current 6-month lease.

Tim

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