How do I rent an apartment in Manta, Ecuador?
Channel: Don Shader - Grumpy Old Gringo
Date: 2022-07-21

This episode is about the popular real estate, rental agent, Stella Coulter.
Stella has been a pillar of this community for years and when you need to find a place to rent in Manta, whether short term or long term, Stella is the one to call.

04:11 - Should you rent or buy at first?
04:42 - What is the process for renting an apartment?
06:08 - How is the deposit calculated?
07:52 - What about availability?
09:30 - Is AirBNB competition for you?
11:04 - What are the pricing differences between Ocean Front, Beach Front, Ocean View?
              Are these prices negotiable?
12:15 - What about security?
13:00 - What about renting houses?
13:24 - Are most of the properties owned locally?
14:10 - Do you have actual lease agreements?
15:14 - Do you have to have a passport to rent an apartment?
15:44 - How are utilities paid?
16:20 - Is it difficult getting your deposit back?
16:42 - Where does the deposit go?
17:45 - How do you pay the utilities?
19:25 - What about senior discounts?
19:57 - In Manta, where should you NOT look for a place to live?
20:28 - What do you do when you hear loud music? Dealing with noise.
21:26 - Where are most of your rentals?
23:17 - Why should anyone call you for an apartment?

Stella's contact information - 

WhatsApp - +593 99 879 0737
Email - stellacoulter59@gmail.com  

Me:
Instagram: @shaderdon
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/don.shader

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