| Author | Message | ||
     Erin Aguirre New member Username: Ebbie Post Number: 5 Registered: 3-2008 |
Hello, We are making a trip to BA for 7 days/6nights at the beginning of Dec. We are definelty going to rent an apartment because it is so much cheaper and has all of the amenities that we need. Has anyone stayed at a place they want to recommend? our price range is $250-$350/week and in researching it seems like Palermo, San Telmo, Las Canitas are good areas. We hope to be near a lot of things so we can either walk or hop on the subway. Are there any hidden fees to look out for? Hopefully we can find a nice clean place with a kitchen and air conditioning for a flat rate. | ||
| Jaquelin Dunaiewsky New member Username: Jackyd Post Number: 1 Registered: 3-2008 |
Hi Erin. Re. to the other fees to look out: you are going to be charged a deposit also that is going to be returned you the day you leave. Also if you rent through and agency there will be a little administration fee for approximately USD 30. There are many possibilities now at those neighbourhoods that have choosen. Is nice to rent an apartment since when it is comfortable and you can fill as you are staying at your home and prepare your own meals in case you want. It's very important to find a serius agency on which you will fill support. If you want any recommendation, just let me know | ||
| teresa kalanzis New member Username: Lulubelle Post Number: 2 Registered: 10-2007 |
Jaquelin, What do you know about the agency BYT Argentina? They have many nice listings but are they reputable? Do most of these apt. include the use of a telephone, at least for incoming calls? Thanks. Lulubelle | ||
| MIchael Calero Member Username: Michael795 Post Number: 65 Registered: 4-2007 |
I use BYTArgentina.com for two apartments, been to their offices and they have over 1700 available apartments, fully staffed and have whatever you wish. My second apartment I needed internet service in the apartment in Palermo with short notice and on the spot they were able to find five apartments with what I wanted. I rate them a 10 very professional. | ||
| Mariano Rodriguez New member Username: Argentinatolet Post Number: 6 Registered: 7-2007 |
Hello Erin. I am the owner of an apartment and I has been renting it for the last 3 years directly and through different agencies. If you rent an apartment directly with the owner you will save the agency commission which is normally from 20% to 30% of the total price. You will also avoid the "administration fee" (I never knew why they also get that fee if they get a lot just receiveing the email and being on the check-in) It is a myth that it is more risky, as the agency will just get their money in the check in and after that you will deal all with the owner of the flat and never see the agency people again unless the landlord has paid them for the checkout. So whether you rent it through agency or not the risk is absolutely the same. I have built an small site for my apartment and it is http://www.argentinatolet.com Thank you Mariano | ||
| Douglas Miller New member Username: Douglasseattle Post Number: 6 Registered: 3-2008 |
I posted in the housing wanted on craigslist.org in Argentina. I listed what I wanted, where and how much I wish to pay. I received several responses. I got exactly what I wanted for a much better price. The owner was great to me and very honest. It would be best to post in Spanish, but many were able to write in English. | ||
| Roberto Board Administrator Username: Admin Post Number: 1662 Registered: 12-2004 |
Great tip  | ||
| ivan G New member Username: Ivagagio Post Number: 3 Registered: 5-2008 |
Try also this guys: http://buenosaires.giorgioshouse.com Giorgio's House is a very beautiful place and the rates are very good. i had a lot of fun there... anyway...the most important thing is that Argentina is GREAT!!! |
