These are just some information that is worth considering while you're looking for a house in Palma. I refer in particolarfe looking for a room in a shared apartment, but some situations are applicable to any type of home you are looking for.
gastos : is the English equivalent of expenses (bills). Try to understand where it is covered or not and, if so, what are consumers actually taken into account (Usually only water and electricity), otherwise you could just nice surprises at the end of the month.
Fianza : the beloved advance for the room, usually equal to one month or less.
Contract : Note that many hosts do not offer a written contract for the room, but a verbal agreement. The decision is yours, although I am not a supporter of the latter. Good news, however, is that you can find many places that do not require a minimum period of stay in the house, which becomes useful if you intend to assess the lifestyle of Palma and then decide what to do)
Internet : This should not be a problem since the network is almost anywhere in Palma, and there are many providers that offer the service, some even with fiber optics. The offer rate, in contrast, is a bit 'lower than expected, on average between 3 and 6 MB / s. Telefónica offers service to 10 MB / s, but first you need a technician to test that the signal that arrives at home is sufficiently powerful, or able to provide only 3 MB / s.
Washer / dryer : fled an apartment without a washing machine, especially because the Laundry machines are quite rare in Palma and the alternative are classic, but more expensive, or hand wash! The dryer can 'be another advantage, especially if you do not have space to hang clothes (terrace or balcony). However, I Do not lay outside in the summer unless you want to be cooked with the clothes!
Noise: you may seem a sensible idea to live in a side street, but do not forget that the English tend to be a bit 'noisy, especially at night. Risk of ending up submerged by the noises that you never thought possible! (My personal experience is enhanced by the close on the terrace with the TV, never goes to bed before 2.30 and a corner bar who seemed very quiet day ... behold, the day!)
Parking: Plenty of people own a car in Palma, and parking is becoming a bit 'complicated. Make sure your street there is sufficiante space or whether you can use the surrounding species. It is not something to be underestimated because it may take up to half an hour looking for a place to store (in miles from home!).
gastos : is the English equivalent of expenses (bills). Try to understand where it is covered or not and, if so, what are consumers actually taken into account (Usually only water and electricity), otherwise you could just nice surprises at the end of the month.
Fianza : the beloved advance for the room, usually equal to one month or less.
Contract : Note that many hosts do not offer a written contract for the room, but a verbal agreement. The decision is yours, although I am not a supporter of the latter. Good news, however, is that you can find many places that do not require a minimum period of stay in the house, which becomes useful if you intend to assess the lifestyle of Palma and then decide what to do)
Internet : This should not be a problem since the network is almost anywhere in Palma, and there are many providers that offer the service, some even with fiber optics. The offer rate, in contrast, is a bit 'lower than expected, on average between 3 and 6 MB / s. Telefónica offers service to 10 MB / s, but first you need a technician to test that the signal that arrives at home is sufficiently powerful, or able to provide only 3 MB / s.
Washer / dryer : fled an apartment without a washing machine, especially because the Laundry machines are quite rare in Palma and the alternative are classic, but more expensive, or hand wash! The dryer can 'be another advantage, especially if you do not have space to hang clothes (terrace or balcony). However, I Do not lay outside in the summer unless you want to be cooked with the clothes!
Noise: you may seem a sensible idea to live in a side street, but do not forget that the English tend to be a bit 'noisy, especially at night. Risk of ending up submerged by the noises that you never thought possible! (My personal experience is enhanced by the close on the terrace with the TV, never goes to bed before 2.30 and a corner bar who seemed very quiet day ... behold, the day!)
Parking: Plenty of people own a car in Palma, and parking is becoming a bit 'complicated. Make sure your street there is sufficiante space or whether you can use the surrounding species. It is not something to be underestimated because it may take up to half an hour looking for a place to store (in miles from home!).
That said, good luck!
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