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TIP OF THE WEEK

Want to Rent Overseas?

Part III

This is a question that we receive often from our Readers. How does one find a suitable rental in a foreign country?

Last week, in Part II, we suggested asking the natives in your new location about places to rent. Begin with your hotel clerks, store owners, those who work at pharmacies, and check out notice boards anywhere you see them.

Even if you do not speak the native tongue well, we know of many people, including ourselves, who have been successful in finding suitable rentals in this fashion.

Work out a monthly price in the local currency if at all possible. This will save you money if the local currency changes in value against your home currency.

We have found that in working with native residents, we have not had to pay a deposit or last month's rent, and we have been able to pay monthly. Our deals have been sealed with a handshake. If you find that living in this location works well for you, you can always pay ahead a few months, getting their signature on a receipt. The more you bring your expectations from your home country into your new location, the more likely you will be disappointed and annoyed. Be willing to ease into your new location and to give yourself time to do so.

It's Common Sense!

 

 


 

Billy and Akaisha continue to journal and photograph their world travels.

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