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This excerpt is based on the book
"Living in Crete. A Guide to Living, working, Retiring & Buying
Property in Crete"
click here to get a copy
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This excerpt is based on the book
"Living in Crete. A Guide to Living, working, Retiring & Buying
Property in Crete"
click here to get a copy
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Index > Settling In > Accommodation
| Accommodation in Crete Long Term Lets - Short Term lets |
There is a good deal of choice for short and long term rental accommodation in
Crete, both furnished and unfurnished.
Generally speaking long term rentals tend to be unfurnished and advertised
locally, although some furnished accommodation is becoming available for long
term rent as more foreigners are buying property and renting out long term,
often advertising on the internet. Long term rentals are officially classed as
lets of three months or more.
If you are thinking of living in Crete you may already have an idea of which
area you will choose to live. However you may only have visited in the
summer, and you may find that an attractive village near a small resort, but
far from town, becomes much less attractive in the winter months when
everything in the nearby resort is closed down.
If you are seeking to secure a long term rental over the internet without first
visiting the property it's wise to negotiate a short lease to begin with
(perhaps 3 to 6 months) as it's very difficult to find a suitable rental
unseen.This will enable you to have a base when you arrive and while you
search for your ideal place. There may be 101 factors you don't know about -
a nearby busy road, a tiny bathroom, barking dogs or noisy cockerels, difficult
neighbours, a steep uphill walk to the shops, any number of things.
If you intend to buy property to live in Crete it is a good idea to live in a
rented house or apartment first for a while in the area you are considering to
get a feel for the area and if it suits your needs, or to give you time to
discover other unknown locations before you commit.
Unfurnished & Long Term Rentals
Long term rents are very reasonable in Crete. Expect to pay around 300 to
500 Euros per month for a 1 or 2 bedroomed property in Chania, Heraklion
and the provinces. More for larger properties. Smaller places start at about
250 Euros per month, depending on the area. Long term lets are usually for
unfurnished accommodation, and electricity, heating and water are not
normally included in the rent.
Deposits of 2 or 3 months rent are normal, but you will get this back when you
leave (or the last 1 or 2 months rent free).
If you sign a rental contract make sure you get it translated if you don't
understand Greek.. don't just sign anything!! Contracts for unfurnished
accommodation are usually for 1 or 2 years, but you may be able to negotiate
a shorter term. Usually a month or two notice is required from either party to
terminate the contract.
Crete, both furnished and unfurnished.
Generally speaking long term rentals tend to be unfurnished and advertised
locally, although some furnished accommodation is becoming available for long
term rent as more foreigners are buying property and renting out long term,
often advertising on the internet. Long term rentals are officially classed as
lets of three months or more.
If you are thinking of living in Crete you may already have an idea of which
area you will choose to live. However you may only have visited in the
summer, and you may find that an attractive village near a small resort, but
far from town, becomes much less attractive in the winter months when
everything in the nearby resort is closed down.
If you are seeking to secure a long term rental over the internet without first
visiting the property it's wise to negotiate a short lease to begin with
(perhaps 3 to 6 months) as it's very difficult to find a suitable rental
unseen.This will enable you to have a base when you arrive and while you
search for your ideal place. There may be 101 factors you don't know about -
a nearby busy road, a tiny bathroom, barking dogs or noisy cockerels, difficult
neighbours, a steep uphill walk to the shops, any number of things.
If you intend to buy property to live in Crete it is a good idea to live in a
rented house or apartment first for a while in the area you are considering to
get a feel for the area and if it suits your needs, or to give you time to
discover other unknown locations before you commit.
Unfurnished & Long Term Rentals
Long term rents are very reasonable in Crete. Expect to pay around 300 to
500 Euros per month for a 1 or 2 bedroomed property in Chania, Heraklion
and the provinces. More for larger properties. Smaller places start at about
250 Euros per month, depending on the area. Long term lets are usually for
unfurnished accommodation, and electricity, heating and water are not
normally included in the rent.
Deposits of 2 or 3 months rent are normal, but you will get this back when you
leave (or the last 1 or 2 months rent free).
If you sign a rental contract make sure you get it translated if you don't
understand Greek.. don't just sign anything!! Contracts for unfurnished
accommodation are usually for 1 or 2 years, but you may be able to negotiate
a shorter term. Usually a month or two notice is required from either party to
terminate the contract.
Furnished and Shorter Term Rentals
Some places are available to rent fully furnished and by the month.
Out of season, October to March/April, there is a larger choice as many
holiday lets stand empty for these months and owners are usually willing to
rent them, often through agents. Check out the property sites and you will
see that many offer long term lets too at fairly reasonable prices. These are
usually more expensive than local unfurnished lets, but they may include
heating and electricity. An average price is around 400 - 500 Euros a month
for a small place.
Where to look...
Some places are available to rent fully furnished and by the month.
Out of season, October to March/April, there is a larger choice as many
holiday lets stand empty for these months and owners are usually willing to
rent them, often through agents. Check out the property sites and you will
see that many offer long term lets too at fairly reasonable prices. These are
usually more expensive than local unfurnished lets, but they may include
heating and electricity. An average price is around 400 - 500 Euros a month
for a small place.
Where to look...
- To Let - Long Term Rentals listings Check the latest Forum listings -
available now.
- Check for for long term rental in the local papers. In Chania the
Haniotika Nea newspaper is published daily, and in Heraklion the
Patris. However they are only in Greek. You will need someone to
translate for you and then telephone to enquire if you don't read or
speak Greek. English publications: the weekly Athens News - may
have the occasional ads for Crete, plus in Chania check out the CIC
monthly newsletter (see international community page).
- Look for For Rent signs - 'ENOIKIAZETAI' , usually a white or yellow
sticker with red writing, posted on doors or walls of properties that are
for let.
- The second hand shop in Chania, "To Pazari", Daskalogianni Street,
Splantzia, Chania has a notice board with various ads.
- If you are looking for a winter-only rental (between October/November
and March/April) many tourist studios/ apartments can be rented for a
fairly reasonable price during the winter months (fully furnished too).
Ask in person on the spot, or check out websites and email in advance.
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