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Renting a house or apartment in Montenegro is an important part of the process for your relocation, whether it’s for the short or the long term. To help you through the process, we have created a short guide to renting a property in Montenegro!
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I'm a very, very happy camper, and warmly recommend them to everyone else interested in setting up their own business in this tiny but beautiful country! ErikPosted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We were deciding between Corfu-Greece, Calabria Region-Italy, Dubrovnik-Croatia and Montenegro. All of these places were nice but it was the customer service from Jonathan and the exceptional customer service received from the Montenegro Digital Nomad Agency! This was a major life event change and we were very scared of the many unknowns associated with moving to another country to live and start a business. I'm embarrassed to say that we bombarded Jonathan and the team with so many questions, and they patiently answered them. Honestly, there were times when they could not drop everything to answer some questions, but they would tell us that they would research and get back to us in a timely fashion, and they did. Other countries that were mentioned above were slow to respond or would not even answer our questions unless you paid a deposit, or have already received your proof of retirement from either the United States Social Security Department or the United Kingdom's HRMC Department, or that you already received your FBI Apostille documents. The team assisted with a brief background of each of the main cities to help us determine the best location for our needs. Knowing which locations were more for the late-night parties versus us seeking a more family environment, helped in finding the correct home for our needs. All this before assisting in completing the required Montenegrin documents for our resident permits. We stayed 3 days during Christmas time to determine how the winters were here. We already knew we loved the spring and summer months. It was not crazy cold like other parts of Europe. It felt slightly colder than California but nowhere near a London, England winter. If you come for a few days to visit you should already be prepared to look for a place to live. It will be very helpful to secure a lease before returning home. Securing our first apartment here before returning home was extremely helpful and expedited the relocation process with the movers. The movers will negotiate a price with you if they know you are serious and already have the ship-to address. Happy to say that the whole process of moving and receiving approval for our resident permits just took 88 days. It was nice to stop having to pay the weekly Montenegrin Travel for our 90 day US passport stay. The main hold-up was not the fault of the team. It was receiving our FBI Apostille documents back in a timely fashion. Once you made the major decision to relocate but may not have decided on your final destination. I highly recommend starting the process of receiving your hard copy FBI Apostille and if you are married get your Marriage Certificate Apostille. We made the mistake of doing this within the 90-day visa stay in Montenegro and received the documents way later than we were promised by vendor. The team assisted in suggesting the best method to relocate my household items from the United States. Their team is highly responsive and consistently goes the extra mile to ensure customer satisfaction. Once we received our Residence Permits, Djordje, and the team assisted with gaining approval at the bank for us to receive our corporate bank account, personal checking accounts and, credit cards. Special thanks to Jonathan, Djordje, and the support team for their unwavering assistance in promptly addressing any doubts in providing timely updates. Delighted to report that both the boxes and the TV arrived in excellent condition. Highly recommend Montenegro Digital Nomad Agency for their efficient, one-stop shopping and customer-centric approach! Thank you!!!Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Montenegro had a special appeal to us and we wanted to obtain a resident permit. Jonathan’s firm was our best choice after several enquiries we decided to engage with Jonathan. Montenegro is a small country with lots of advantages and challenges, especially for non-European nationalities and during extraordinary COVID times Jonathan, along with his professional legal and accountable team, was able to navigate the legal framework and help us obtain residence permits successfully by resolving issues along the way. We highly recommend Jonathan to anyone who may be interested in Montenegro.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great experience with business opening and all the troubles with residency permits – we are pleased to work with Jonathan and his companyPosted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Montenegro Digital Nomad Agency is a must know for anyone wanting to know Montenegro as newcommer. To reasons for that: 1.The wast nettwork it offers for help on every problem you stumble upon public or privat. 2. The professional trust and care that is the trade mark for this compani. I have received help on numerous occations and no problem are to big or to smaal for them. Its the best investment you can do to get on with life in Montenegro.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a great experience dealing with Jonathan! nice website, clear information with all the details, punctuality and friendly communication!Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely awesome experience with Jonathan. Held my hand during the whole pretty cumbersome process of buying an apartment in the Kotor area. He knows alls ins and outs and all the right people. Highly recommend his services to anybody who needs anything in MontenegroPosted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I worked with Jonathan and team to establish a UK-owned company in Montenegro. He was helpful, proactive and a very valuable guide to navigating the business and regulatory landscape in the country for both immigration and visa issues and company formation. Highly recommended!Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a positive experience with the Montenegro Digital Nomad Agency. Their service is highly professional, and they demonstrate an excellent response time. Moreover, their transparency throughout the process was greatly appreciated. I would recommend their services to fellow digital nomads without hesitation.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Having a residency in another country seems like chaos dealing with different papers. Here I didn't have to worry about it at all, I was just following instructions!
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A Short Guide to Renting a Property in Montenegro
Written By Jonathan Howe
There are no standard rules when renting a property in Montenegro as the real estate industry here is very unregulated. Although rental terms and conditions are generally similar between agencies and landlords, there are always some differences. Each rental case must be discussed and the terms of the contract agreed upon before you sign anything. You should also be careful to make sure you understand the terms of the contract in your own language. Ask for a copy of the rental contract in advance, then translate it into your language to inspect the terms in detail. Do not assume anything!
One characteristic of the real estate market in Montenegro that may seem strange is that you will often find the same property advertised with multiple agencies. It is even quite common to find them advertised at different prices on different websites! The simple reason for this is that the agencies often decide how to price the property. The first agent who brings a client to sign a contract is the one who will collect their commission from the property owner. This applies to both property sales and rentals alike.
When you have found a rental property that you like and have completed a viewing if you want to hold the property until the contract is signed a small deposit is usually required. €100 Euros should suffice for this. From this point, you will need to review the terms of the rental contract.
Looking for property listings in Montenegro? Renting a property rather than buying can be a suitable option for many. Montenegro offers a range of stunning properties available for rent, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful country without a long-term commitment. So, yes, you can indeed rent a property in Montenegro instead of buying.
It is important to note that most landlords will not be interested in making the effort to sign a contract for less than a 6 month rental period. It is not common to sign a contract for a 3 month rental contract, for example.
If you sign a rental agreement for 12 months, the standard payment terms are to pay 1 month rent, plus a security deposit equal to 1 month rent. However, if you sign a contract in the busy summer season, or before it, the owner may ask for a larger deposit or charge a higher rent for the summer months. This is because rental properties are extremely valuable for summer rentals, so owners can be wary of giving a lower 12 month price, and then having the tenant leave at the start of winter. Please keep this in mind.
If you decide to break the rental contract by leaving early, then you would usually forfeit your deposit. You would then also be liable for the costs of any damages caused to the property, if there were any. This is no different to renting a property in most other countries.
If you complete your contract without any issues or damage to the property, then the landlord should return your deposit within one month of you leaving the property.
Finding rental properties which accept pets will be more difficult. Landlords are always concerned that animals will damage furniture, leave hair and smells, as well as disturbing other tenants and neighbours. There are some landlords who accept pets if you keep looking and ask enough people.
When it comes to signing the rental contract, you will usually need a court-certified translator present to verbally translate the contract from Montenegrin to your own language, or to English if they consider you fluent enough. The cost of the translator is paid by the tenant and is usually around €30 Euros per hour. You can also request an official translation of the contract at an additional cost of €15 to €20 Euros per page.
Some rental contracts also state that the tenant is responsible for paying any taxes resulting from the rental of the property, which is usually referring to the 9% tax paid on the rental income.
If you are applying for a temporary residence permit, or work permit, then you will need to sign the rental contract at a notary with the translator as described above. It is important to ensure that the dates on the contract cover the whole period of the 12 month residence permit and that all persons applying for a permit at that address are included in the contract.
It is advisable to request at least 1 extra copy of the contract from the notary, because it is easier than having to request extra copies at a later date if they are required.
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