Many people choose to rent in Spain when they arrive rather than buying as they want to get an idea of the area before making a long term commitment. So it is a good idea to understand how the rental market in Spain works, as otherwise you could end-up spending a lot more than you bargained for .

There are a number of different mistakes that people tend to make when renting a property in Spain and Consumer Eroski provide a helpful guide which highlights those mistakes and provides advice on how to avoid making them:

Read the full article in Spain:

Los errores que se deben evitar al firmar un contrato de alquiler

or in English (Google Translator Version):

Typical Errors When Renting a Property in Spain