Travel Tips and Long-Term Rental Q&A with Suzan Haskins

[SPREZIOSI 0]

My husband and i are thinking about moving to another country. Portugal, Ireland and Panama are our top three. What is the best advice you would give us?

[il_admin]

@SPREZIOSI-0 Thanks for joining the conversation! This is a text-based Live Q&A, and the post won't be taken down afterward, so there's no need to worry about time sensitivity. Feel free to ask any questions you have on the topic; Suzan will respond if she can. And all the questions and answers will be here to read through later at your convenience.

[CVSTAMPER]

I have heard that the best way to negotiate a rental price is to speak directly to rhe owner rather than a real estate agent. Is it fairly easy to find out who owns the property?

[SPREZIOSI 0]

please ignore! so used to live calls, didn't realize this was text based!!

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[LINDAGROBERT 0]

Is the live on this page? or is there another link?

[PEACHY.IRAL]

travelling to madrid, granada, seville and portugal in May. any tips on car rental. there is a charge of $600 to rent in madrid and drop off in lisbon.

[BSR82864 0]

I would like to know about long term beach rentals in Belize and Costa Rica.
Thank you

[HANS.NETTEN 0]

text based Q&A ... that's poor ... do a Teams meeting next time.

[BSR82864 0]

I'd like to know more about long term beach rentals in Belize and Costa Rica.
Thank you!

[MARKART]

I'm planning a slow tour of Europe for later this year, probably: Ireland, Scotland, and Britain to start off, and I'll be looking for moderately long stays in these countries. Other than Airbnb, where would you recommend looking?

[SUZANHASKINS 0]

HI Alan, you will be going in rainy season, so keep that in mind...but that's okay, anytime is a good time for Panama. Not sure what you'd like me to answer but if you are looking for a place to stay, you can start by looking on AirBnB, VRBO, etc. Another option is to look at local realtor websites—they often have rentals. Look by location...in other words, Google “rentals Boquete, Panama.” Another good resource is Facebook. I’m a member of a group called “Panama Real Estate Buy Sell Rent” and you’ll often find properties there. And join specific Facebook groups such as “Expats in Boquette, Panama” and ask for rental agent recommendations.

[ALISON.COON 0]

we would like to know the best ways to find long term rentals in various countries. are there specific nomad sites that could be helpful?

[TREKKERTODAY 0]

Can't access the live conversation...
Tried 1/2 dozen ways!!!

[PEACHY.IRAL]

i mean there is an extra charge to pick up in one country and drop off in another country

[PWALLACE 0]

The link to join the Q&A doesn't work for me. Is it recorded? How can I access the event?

[MBURRIL 0]

Cant find where to join the conversation

[SUZANHASKINS 0]

I'll offer similar advice as I did to Alan researching Panama. Start start by looking on AirBnB, VRBO, etc. Also look at local realtor websites—they often have rentals. Look by location...in other words, Google “rentals Edinbrough.” Another good resource is Facebook. But do a good amount of research on taking pets. At one time, the UK had a quarantine requirement. Not sure if that is still in effect, but you will want to find out.

[EMZUCKER1 0]

Since the AirBNB model has been so downgraded in Spain, what are the best options for finding a short-term apartment rental (1 to 3 months) to do a test run to see if it might work as a retirement home. what are some options that won't break the bank? I'm thinking of Valencia, Asturias, and Andalucia as options.
Thanks!

[SUZANHASKINS 0]

We'll need to move this Q to a RETA discusssion... this is not my area of expertise, sorry!

[VHULICK 0]

Been trying to JOIN but can't find a link