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MrMojoRisin
Joined: 17 Aug 2004 Posts: 22 Location: Manchester, UK
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Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2004 6:21 pm Post subject: Making the move to Madrid - finding accommodation |
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I'm planning to move to Madrid and find work teaching...
Upon arrival, I will need something short term, how long short term is, I don't know for certain.. I guess 2-4 weeks. Short term is the time it takes to get a job and find long term accommodation...is 2 weeks a feasible amount of time?
Hostels seem to offer pretty good deals, so I think that would be my first stop. I've also looked into madridinsider.com. In terms of security and stability their 2/4 week deals sound tempting, albeit a little expensive at �15/night. Anyone familiar with madridinsider??
And then there lies the task of finding that long term accommodation. Since I don't speak any Spanish, surely I'm limited in where to look for accommodation... I hear the average room rental in a flat is �250..is that true? If so, what kind of location - central Madrid or suburban?
And whats the common arrangement with deposits - 1 month's rent or 2?
I'm particularly worried about being taken advantage of by some cowboy given that I am foreign. I just about managed to avoid that from my experiences of living in London, and that was when I could speak the language! So what's the best line to take??
--- thanks anyone for reading this far! |
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MJ
Joined: 11 Aug 2004 Posts: 4
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Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2004 10:40 pm Post subject: |
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I am also looking for accomodation. I've looked at Madrid Insider and it seems a pretty good way to have everything arranged for you. The only problem is, it will require about 700 Euros, including the deposit.
I also found a site called WelcomeSpain.org--they have flats that are cheaper than the 420 wanted by MadridInsider. Does anybody have any information about this company? How do they compare to Madrid Insider? Thanks. |
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SEndrigo
Joined: 28 Apr 2004 Posts: 437
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Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2004 1:40 am Post subject: Re: Making the move to Madrid - finding accommodation |
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MrMojoRisin wrote: |
Upon arrival, I will need something short term, how long short term is, I don't know for certain.. I guess 2-4 weeks. Short term is the time it takes to get a job and find long term accommodation...is 2 weeks a feasible amount of time? |
I found a job within a week, when I arrived. I imagine it would be pretty much the same, though you should estimate a few weeks at least. Your estimate is accurate, I'd say
MrMojoRisin wrote: |
And then there lies the task of finding that long term accommodation. Since I don't speak any Spanish, surely I'm limited in where to look for accommodation... I hear the average room rental in a flat is �250..is that true? If so, what kind of location - central Madrid or suburban? |
That figure is definitely in the centre of Madrid! And I think you can find a flatshare for cheaper than that.
If you move 15 minutes from the centre, you can find a place much cheaper.
There are estate agents who speak English, I worked with a company which was just off Gran Via, next to the Plaza de Espana metro station
I believe their address is Gran Via 72, fifth floor?
MrMojoRisin wrote: |
And whats the common arrangement with deposits - 1 month's rent or 2? |
Depends...I never paid 2 months deposit but I have known people who have |
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