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Profile and selection
We establish the budget, areas, dates, household composition and essential requirements, then select suitable options without unnecessary viewings.
Renting real estate in Uruguay
We find housing for everyday life and organise the rental process for owners, from clear criteria and checking the terms to handing over the keys.
Service 02 · Rental
More than a list of listings: a ready-to-move-in plan
We take account of the area, household composition, length of stay, furnishings, transport and the rules of the specific property. Before the contract, we establish the full structure of regular and one-off costs so the rental terms are clear in advance.
Discuss the task
- For the tenant
- Search and move-in
- from a housing profile to handover of the keys
- For the owner
- Rental process
- preparation, tenant search and coordination
- Main reference point
- Full conditions
- payments, guarantees, time limits and responsibilities
What is included
Support through to a clear outcome
We distinguish between the emotional choice of housing and the necessary review of the terms. The client sees not only photographs, but also the actual cost of living, contractual restrictions and the move-in sequence.
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Conditions and negotiations
We clarify guarantees, costs, the property’s condition and occupancy rules, and discuss the contract’s essential terms with the owner.
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Contract and handover
We coordinate documents, payments, recording the property’s condition, handover of the keys and the first practical arrangements.
Who this is for
When a rental needs to be prepared in advance
The service is suitable for tenants who are moving to Uruguay or changing areas, and owners who need a managed process for renting out a property.
- Long-term rental for a family
- Housing during adaptation
- Renting before buying
- Preparing a property to rent out
Two scenarios
Tenants’ and owners’ interests require different approaches.
Tenants care about quality of life and predictable costs. Owners care about a suitable tenant, the property’s condition and clear day-to-day communication.
Tenant
Choose housing for everyday life
We match an apartment or house to daily routines, not only to the budget and photographs.
- area, transport and infrastructure
- condition, furniture and living conditions
- the full amount of payments and contract requirements
Owner
Rent out the property without chaos
We prepare the property, its positioning and the process for working with prospective tenants.
- preparing the property and materials
- viewings and agreement of terms
- handover, recording the condition and support
How we work
Three stages from enquiry to keys
Each stage ends with a specific decision: which options to view, which terms to agree and whether the property is ready for the contract to be signed.
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Define the profile
We determine the time frame, area, budget, household composition and requirements for furnishings, pets, parking and infrastructure.
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View and check
We organise viewings, clarify costs and restrictions, compare options and agree the essential terms.
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Arrange the move-in
We coordinate the contract, payments, condition report, handover of keys and connection of essential household services.
Rental scenario
Long-term and seasonal rentals serve different purposes
The length of stay affects property availability, the contract, included furnishings, the method of securing obligations and the payment structure. It is best to determine it before viewings begin.
Long-term leases
It is suitable for permanent living and requires checking regular costs, the guarantee mechanism, rent-review terms, the parties’ responsibilities and the procedure for early termination of the contract.
Short-term or seasonal leases
It usually depends more on dates, season, booking rules, included services and the refund procedure. Terms cannot be carried over from a long-term contract without a separate check.
Tenants and owners assess the same property differently
Tenant
The tenant checks their daily travel routes, the condition of the accommodation, the total amount of move-in and monthly costs, contractual restrictions and their ability to provide the required guarantee.
Owner
The owner determines the acceptable term and tenant profile, prepares the property and documents, agrees the security mechanism, records the condition and establishes day-to-day communication.
Contract terms
Guarantee, deposit and costs should be clear before payment
There is no single set of terms for every property. Obtain a written outline of payments and responsibilities for the specific offer before transferring money.
- Guarantee of contractual obligations
- The owner may accept a particular mechanism to secure the tenant’s obligations. The acceptable option, required documents, cost and processing time must be checked for the specific property.
- Deposit
- If the parties use a deposit, the contract must state the amount, how it is held, grounds for withholding it, confirmation of the housing condition and the return procedure.
- Move-in payments
- Before move-in, rent for the agreed period, security, commission or administrative fees, and payments for connecting or transferring services may be required.
- Regular costs
- In addition to rent, consider gastos comunes, electricity, water, Internet, heating or gas, parking and other contractual costs.
- Ending the contract
- The notice period, consequences of early departure, inspection, final payments and return of security must be recorded in advance.
Furnished and unfurnished housing
Furnished
Convenient for a quick move-in, but it requires a detailed inventory, photographs of the condition, equipment checks and clear rules for repairing or replacing items.
Unfurnished
It offers more freedom for a long stay, but calculate in advance the costs of purchasing, delivering, storing and later removing furniture, and clarify what remains in the kitchen and bathrooms.
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Do not transfer a deposit or prepayment before checking the owner, property and written terms.
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Compare the listing, contract, inventory and the home’s actual condition.
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Record humidity, windows, heating, plumbing, electricity, equipment and meter readings.
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Clarify who pays for each service, repair and maintenance of general or individual systems.
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Check the rules for pets, guests, parking, short-term subletting and use of common areas.
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Keep the signed condition report, photographs, payment confirmations and the set of keys handed over.
Cities and areas
Renting in Montevideo and Punta del Este follows different market rhythms
In the capital, daily routines are especially important; on the coast, seasonality and year-round infrastructure are key. For other cities, begin by comparing living conditions and available options.
Frequently asked questions
What to check before signing a lease agreement
How does a long-term rental differ from a seasonal rental?
The term and purpose, booking and payment arrangements, included services, security mechanism and termination rules differ. The terms of one format cannot automatically be applied to another.
Do you always need a deposit?
There is no single arrangement for every property. The owner and tenant agree an acceptable security mechanism, and the contract should clearly describe payments, custody of funds, grounds for withholding them and the refund procedure.
What costs arise at move-in?
Check the rent for the agreed period, the security arrangement, any commission and paperwork costs, as well as the connection or transfer of services. Request a single written breakdown of payments before signing.
What do I need to pay each month besides rent?
The breakdown depends on the contract and the property. It may include gastos comunes, electricity, water, internet, heating or gas, parking and other services. For each item, it should be clear who receives the bill and who pays it.
Which is better for a long stay: a furnished or unfurnished apartment?
The choice depends on the length of stay and your willingness to buy your own belongings. In a furnished property, the inventory and condition are important; in an unfurnished one, consider the cost of furnishing it and the terms for removing the furnishings later.
Why do you need a condition report at move-in?
It records the condition of finishes, furniture, equipment, meters and keys at handover. This helps the parties distinguish pre-existing defects from changes during the tenancy.
Can I arrange a rental before arriving in Uruguay?
Criteria and a shortlist can be prepared in advance, but documents, the property’s condition, the area and payment terms must be checked before making commitments. The viewing and signing arrangements are agreed for the specific offer.
Rental brief
Describe the housing that would suit you
We will gather the criteria and propose a search sequence that takes account of areas, costs and local-market conditions.
Tell us the move-in date, preferred time frame, budget, household composition and essential requirements for the property.