Newbie Question?

[bobbristow]

Ok, so here is a total newbie question for Spain… I have some friends that live there and they have always bought their homes fully furnished. The always amazed me, but if I buy a rental property there, how is that handled. i.e. If the furniture breaks, do I have to replace it being the landlord? How does that relationship work ever there? Thanks!

[Goldberg Global]

Hi bob, in answer to the question, I think it depends on the contract the landlord and tenant have.

Normally the tenant gives the landlord a bond eg 1-2 months rent, and at the end of the tenancy the damages are taken out of this money.

If the tenant destroys the place then they could liable for court action. Buying property with furniture packs is quite common, or resales to be sold with furniture in in spain is common. Unlike in UK where removals are a big business, maybe the Spanish can not be bothered. It is a different mindset.

[bobbristow]

Hmmm. Just seems strange to me, but that is propably because it is not what I am used to. Thanks for the info!