-
I am american considering buying a full time place to live in Argentina. What are your best recommendations of where to live and ease of use getting around?
It has been a long while since I have been to Argentina but I loved Buenos Aires and Mendoza...and when I go back, I'd like to see Barriloche.
-
I'm looking to spend September - April this year in Panama and want to stay a month or so each in different areas, including David & Boquete. What's the best source or approach you recommend?
-
Hi, we're looking for mid-term rentals of 1-6 months in Scotland and Portugal--and ones that will accept our cat . Thanks!
-
Join us Thursday, February 22 at 9 am EST, for our live text-based Q&A on Travel Tips and Long-Term Rentals, hosted by International Living editor Suzan Haskins. If you’d like tips and strategies that help you travel more efficiently and save you money, Suzan will be online for 30 minutes to answer questions in real time.
She can show you how to pinpoint your best, value-priced options and helps ensure that you get the best travel bargains every time.
This centralized platform is designed to connect you with International Living members and our experts… So you can help each other travel better… discover new places… live more affordably… and enjoy the world more.
Remember, our Community Forum is a new feature and a work in progress. We’ll follow up with a survey before the end of the week, be sure to send your feedback after the sessions.
Travel Tips and Long-Term Rentals Q&A with Suzan Haskins
WHEN: Thursday, February 22
TIME: 09:00 Eastern TimeAdd a comment at the very bottom to ask your question.
Look forward to seeing you there!
I'm looking for a one month rental this fall on Malta
anyone with suggestions, please
let me know -
Hello IL Team,
I suggest that future Q&A sessions on travel topics, with experts like Suzan Hazkins, should be conducted on a live video session on Zoom or other video conferencing platforms. This would make the session more interactive and allow participants to engage in real-time. I believe this would be appreciated by the members and look forward to it. Thank you! -
I agree, this is a horrible format, many questions remain unanswered. And surely most of us are very familiar with Airbnb, I was hoping for other rental suggestions rather than being asked to google my own questions. Why have an "expert" in a Q&A who doesn't have the knowledge to give answers?
-
We are so excited that we invested in Monte Rocellas in Cabos San Lucas as a RETA member. Is there an organization to join/pay for information regarding best doctors, how to use your US insurance/Medicare, dentists, optomertrists, etc. helping us navigate living there as our primary residence?
@JOROBB17-0 Hi there, my husband and I will be your neighbors! We, too, bought at Monte Rocella. I’d suggest two things: Grab a copy of Medicare for Travelers in the IL online bookstore, written by Ron Elledge. He is a Medicare specialist and can help guide you to the best supplement plan that will cover your overseas emergencies. And secondly, join a Facebook group for Baja expats (with a focus on Cabo) and see which doctors are most recommended by expats already living there. That’s a good way to start accumulating on-the-ground resources.
-
I would like information on rentals in Panama and Costa Rica-for one or two months. thanks
@ELEANOR-ANGONE-0 HI Eleanor, you can start by looking on AirBnB, VRBO, etc. Keep in mind that in Panama City, some rentals legally require a minimum stay of 45 days. Others do not. Another option is to look at local realtor websites—they often have rentals. Look by location...in other words, Google “rentals Coronado.”
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 Coronado, Panama” and ask for rental agent recommendations
-
Hi. I'm hoping to emigrate to Portugal in a year or two. I have 2 dogs (one is a service dog), and two cats. I live in Colorado, USA. What's the best way to take my pets with me? (I am a divorced, single, senior citizen; female.)
Thanks!
Susan Easley
@SJE120656-0 Hi Susan, the answer is too long to do justice to here, but IL is just finishing up a report that should help you. You’ll need to get their health report and certificate of vaccinations done just before you travel. And of course, reserve a spot for them on your airline well ahead of time. There are lots of services that help with this kind of thing. Google “overseas pet transport” to get started.
-
Suggestion: Have your speaker do a live Zoom or similar in person and answer the main questions once. She had to give the same answer more than a dozen times, albeit for diff locations. This was clumsy and less than practical. Hoping you utilize a better, more efficient process next time.
-
Join us Thursday, February 22 at 9 am EST, for our live text-based Q&A on Travel Tips and Long-Term Rentals, hosted by International Living editor Suzan Haskins. If you’d like tips and strategies that help you travel more efficiently and save you money, Suzan will be online for 30 minutes to answer questions in real time.
She can show you how to pinpoint your best, value-priced options and helps ensure that you get the best travel bargains every time.
This centralized platform is designed to connect you with International Living members and our experts… So you can help each other travel better… discover new places… live more affordably… and enjoy the world more.
Remember, our Community Forum is a new feature and a work in progress. We’ll follow up with a survey before the end of the week, be sure to send your feedback after the sessions.
Travel Tips and Long-Term Rentals Q&A with Suzan Haskins
WHEN: Thursday, February 22
TIME: 09:00 Eastern TimeAdd a comment at the very bottom to ask your question.
Look forward to seeing you there!
9am EST is much to early fornme in Alaska. Is a recorded version going to be posted on the member site? I am interested in the rental portion of this forum. i am hoping to relocate to Portugal next year.
Mary, in Alaska -
I il_admin locked this topic on
-
I il_admin unpinned this topic on
-
I il_admin moved this topic from Travel on
-
I il_admin unlocked this topic on
-
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?
Hi @CVSTAMPER
We've checked in with Suzan to get an answer to your question, this was her response,
When it comes to long-term rentals, it is best to work directly with an owner and not go through a real estate agent at all if you are looking to secure the best price. An agent has to make money, too, and they usually do that by charging some type of commission or fee which the owner will typically pass along to you. The best way to find a rental is in person. Unless I had a friend or associate who could go and check out a property I would not rent without seeing it in person. When you are on the ground, you can walk the neighbourhood where you are looking to rent and often find signs in windows/on doors, etc. Many locales—especially the most popular expat destinations— will have Facebook groups devoted to long-term rentals. Just search, for example, "Lake Chapala real estate and rentals” or some version of that…or start with “Portugal expats” and then ask if there are any FB groups specifically for rentals in the country.. Once you have found and seen (in person) a property that you wish to rent, let the negotiation begin. If you are working with an agent, there is no harm asking if you can be put in touch with the owner. If not, you will have no recourse but to work through the agent. One negotiation strategy is to offer to pay several months worth of rent in advance in exchange for a sizable discount. Be sure to have a local attorney (one NOT associated with the owner or agent) look over your contract. Make that contract as specific as possible as to your responsibilities and owners responsibilities. Never be afraid to walk away if you can’t agree on terms.
-
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.
Hi @PEACHY-IRAL
We've checked in with Suzan to get an answer to your question, this was her response,
This is the age-old dilemma everywhere in the world…one-way rentals also come with huge drop-off fees. And sometimes, taking a vehicle across a border adds to those fees. That’s why I prefer to travel by plane, train, or bus. It’s far more relaxing and often more affordable. Once I am in a city, I have no need for a car. If you are intent on renting a car, though, sometimes if you rent for an extended amount of time, you may get a discount. Here is a website with some info you may find helpful: https://www.autoeurope.com/travel-tips/one-way-car-rental/
-
I would like to know about long term beach rentals in Belize and Costa Rica.
Thank youHi @BSR82864-0
We've checked in with Suzan to get an answer to your question, this was her response,
I’ll repeat what I wrote to another questioner: The best way to find a rental is in person. Unless I had a friend or associate who could go and check out a property I would not rent without seeing it in person. When you are on the ground, you can walk the neighbourhood where you are looking to rent and often find signs in windows/on doors, etc. Many locales—especially the most popular expat destinations— will have Facebook groups devoted to long-term rentals. Just search, for example, “Belize rentals” or some version of that…or start with “Costa Rica expats” and then ask if there are any FB groups specifically for rentals in the country. Once you have found and seen (in person) a property that you wish to rent, let the negotiation begin. If you are working with an agent, there is no harm asking if you can be put in touch with the owner. If not, you will have no recourse but to work through the agent. One negotiation strategy is to offer to pay several months worth of rent in advance in exchange for a sizable discount. Be sure to have a local attorney (one NOT associated with the owner or agent) look over your contract. Make that contract as specific as possible as to your responsibilities and owners responsibilities. Never be afraid to walk away if you can’t agree on terms.
-
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?
Hi @MARKART
We've checked in with Suzan to get an answer to your question, this was her response,
Besides AirBnB, I search VRBO.com and Booking.com — VRBO is owned by Expedia so you’ll often find the same properties listed on both sites. You can also try Kayak, Trivago, etc. Oddly enough, I recently found one property listed on both AirBnb and VRBO…but it was about 30% cheaper on VRBO. Many locales—especially the most popular expat destinations— will have Facebook groups devoted to longer-term rentals. Just search, for example, “Granada Spain rentals” or some version of that…or start with “Spain expats” and then ask if there are any FB groups specifically for rentals in the country. Don’t be afraid to negotiate…
-
Any reccomended apartment or house rentals for any of these areas during August - October this year? Nice-August, Bastia-August, Venice-September, Split-September, Rome-October
Hi @PIAZZAAM-0
We've checked in with Suzan to get an answer to your question, this was her response,
I’d start with AirBnB.com, VRBO.com and Booking.com — VRBO is owned by Expedia so you’ll often find the same properties listed on both sites. You can also try Kayak, Trivago, etc. Oddly enough, I recently found one property listed on both AirBnb and VRBO…but it was about 30% cheaper on VRBO. You could also reach out to IL correspondents in France, Italy, etc. — they may have some local contacts for you.
-
ok a I am happy.