Renting? 7 things you can negotiate with your landlord

The rent

When we talk about negotiating, we obviously think about lowering the rent. You can try, no matter what. But your negotiation is more likely to succeed if the flat or luxury house you want to rent has been on the market for a long time. Similarly, a landlord who rents a property at a slightly higher price than the market price will certainly be open to negotiation. Don't hesitate to talk to the ENGEL & VÖLKERS luxury estate agent who will be assisting you in your search. Their precise knowledge of the market will be invaluable in negotiating an overpriced rent.

The length of your lease

Does the owner of your dream property want to rent it for at least a year? Don't hesitate to negotiate the length of the lease if this is too long for you, even if it means paying a little more rent each month. And if the landlord refuses to negotiate the length of the lease, ask him for permission to find a new tenant to take over your lease. That way, you won't lose any money when you want to move out.

Make the property your own

When you rent a house or flat, you agree to return it in the same condition as you found it. This means making little or no changes. If the flat or luxury home is not up to date, you can negotiate with the owner for a refresh. You can repeat this request regularly if you rent the property for a long time.

An exchange of good practice

You can use your skills to lower your rent. If you know how to create content, and in particular take good photos, then you can offer the landlord your services in exchange for a discount. This way, they can promote their property when looking for a future tenant. This is also an option if you have a strong community on social networks.

Cleaning costs

If you're about to rent a luxury flat or house, it's highly likely that previous tenants used a cleaning company to do the housework. Don't hesitate to ask the landlord to continue this service, but this time at their own expense.

A car park

Is the owner of the luxury flat or house of your dreams refusing to make a gesture towards the rent? Then ask them if they can make a car park available to you. Many flats have basement parking, but this is not always included in the rent.

Exterior maintenance

If you're preparing to rent a luxury ground-floor house or flat, you'll certainly have a garden attached to it. And maintaining a garden and swimming pool can quickly add up to a substantial budget. You can negotiate with the landlord to cover these costs.