Argentina Guide: Housing & Rentals

Finding accommodation can be a time-consuming task, especially in a foreign country. Our housing & rentals guide explains where to look for apartments and accommodation, how to deal with local estate agents and what to bear in mind before signing a rental contract.

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  Introduction

  The search for accommodation in Argentina

  Finding reasonably priced accommodation to rent will be relatively easy in Argentina depending on the area you are looking in. This section gives you information about the Argentinean housing market, as well as a wide range of tips and tricks for you housing search.

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  The Rental Market

  Is it hard to find accommodation?

  It is very, very easy to find accommodation…if money is not an issue. However, most people are not be in this situation.

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  Estate Agents

  How to deal with paid search services

  Estate (US: real estate) agents are private companies that deal in renting or selling apartments. The addresses of estate agents can be found in the Yellow Pages ( Páginas Amarillas) and our directory.

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  Getting Started

  How to prepare your housing search

  Looking for an apartment in Argentina can, despite the favourable prices, be a time-consuming experience. Whatever you do, give yourself a plenty of time as it will be much more likely that you get what you are looking for this way.

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  Classifieds

  Big choice – big competition

  There are advertisements for apartments in special sections of various newspapers. These newspapers are also accessible online.

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  Temporary Accommodation

  Residencias, Home-stays and apartments

  Before finding a long-term rental you might have to stay at a hotel first. Although many of you might consider residencias, home-stays and apartments offered for short-term rentals.

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  Student Accommodation

  How to get cheap student housing

  The number of exchange students and full-time students deciding to go to Argentina is rising. The options available on student housing are examined in this section.

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  Rental Contracts

  All you need to know before signing a rental contract

  When an apartment is rented a rental contract is signed. This contract contains details about the apartment in addition to the rights and obligations of tenant and landlord.

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  Moving in

  Household management, utilities & disputes

  When you move into your new house you often have to take care of a lot of things that might work differently in Argentina than in your home country.

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  Glossary

  Housing terms and abbreviations in Argentina

  If you are not from Argentina, well even if you are from Argentina, understanding the vocabulary and abbreviations in real estate might cause serious confusion. In this section the most frequent terms and abbreviations are described.

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