One of the sectors that has been most impacted by the high inflationary figures with which 2022 closed and 2023 began is that of rentals. The regulations establish that the increase in the rental fee must be, at most, the annual CPI figure of the previous year. In this case, 13.12 percent.
Now, this constitutes the highest rise so far in the 21st century. Remembering that, in reality, it is not mandatory to raise this percentage and, instead, It is recommended to reach an agreement between lessee and landlord.
Along with this, it is important to take into account how the leasing process is carried out. For example, if it is done through a real estate agency or with a direct contract.
According to Martín Monzón, director of the Finca Raíz portal, «Real estate agents are always allies and serve to have support». The expert assures that a direct contract is only recommended when there is a close relationship between the lessee and the landlord.
In these cases, “always, even if there is a close relationship, a contract must be left. That it is not verbally because that brings many problems, «says Monzón.
Likewise, the expert points out that among the benefits of real estate companies is that they take care of the paperwork, make sure the lease meets the minimum requirementsThey do the background study of the person who is looking to rent and see if they can access the lease of the property.
Support for landlords
Along with this, “ensure that the process works, that it is legally supported and that the conditions are established under the parameters of the law. In addition, reports the state of the property, the presence of pets and that the agreements will be fulfilled”, points out Monzón.
finally, Real estate agents are intermediaries for any inconvenience. For example, a repair of some element of the property, problems with public services and others.
