Laramie, there should be a significant difference in the pricing of a (relatively) long term rental vs a short term holiday rental, so your point is irrelevant.
Pleasantly warm in the winter and no scumbags.
My point is not irrelevant. Yes you can negotiate a cheaper price for a long term rental in Madeira but you can also negotiate a cheaper price for a long term rental in the South of Spain or Portugal. Did you not consider that this might be the case. Did you actually think that the prices would drop for a long term rental in Madeira but not drop in mainland Spain or Portugal also?
I have rented apartments in Spain and Portugal and Madeira and I can guarantee you that it was expensive to purchase foodstuffs in the main supermarkets in Funchal. More expensive than mainland Spain or Portugal.
Have you rented any apartments abroad? Have you written any reviews?
I have.
Your posts make no sense at all. You rented an apartment in Funchal that (according to you) was more expensive than others you've rented in Spain and mainland Portugal. We don't know what any of these properties were like, yet you're happy to have others draw general conclusions from your specific experiences.
You were had. Taxi fares from the airport to any hotel in Funchal are supposed to be fixed at €35.
Hi,
We purchased an apartment in Tenerife 7 years ago. We love it and spend about 5 months there each year.
I would be interested to know from MTK if you intend renting an apartment or staying on a long term deal with one of the hotels. There are fantastic full board offers in lots of hotels.
Have you thought about the fixed bills back home such as ESB, Gas, Car Tax, Cable T.V. etc or have you factored these mostly unavoidable costs in to your sums?
I In Los Cristionas the walks are amazing, promenade about 4 miles long to walk. Also hill walking and groups of people who walk together. We are called 'swallows' we depart for the Summer. Exercise classes, language classes, bridge for all levels, dinner clubs, who meet on an arranged night each week and many more activities. People are very helpful to each other, you will find contacts to help with odd jobs too and of course you help.
There are a lot of English people, many who have sold up and live there. We have also met many who have sold up and cannot settle. That is an unfortunate situation as often they cannot afford to return and purchase what they would like. They lose on the move. Men are usually the ones who have difficulty. In my experience the women settle better.
At the end of our stay we are very happy to come home and see our friends and family. Our family use the apartment for Summer holidays.
As for being able to go somewhere different for holidays the opposite applies you so look forward to meeting your overseas friends again. If you purchase in the right location you could afford another holiday as the rental would pay for your holiday. You will pay tax on rentals but not as much as here.
I hope you make the right decision, dont rush in!
Browtal
OP, Cape Town's a great spot. The cost of living is much less than in Ireland (no doubt others will find some bizarre way to try and disagree with me).
You were had. Taxi fares from the airport to any hotel in Funchal are supposed to be fixed at €35.
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