Recent content by AmberLedger

The inspection findings are known, but it is not yet clear which ones are the buyer’s responsibility. For a new build, some defects may be raised with the developer under the contract rather than paid for as ordinary owner repairs. That distinction helps the budget, although it does not make...

One important question: are those €2,149 comparisons genuinely similar studios—same area, condition, furnishing and included costs—or just the most visible listings? Also, is the review happening during the current agreement or at renewal? That affects what options and notice requirements may apply.

I wouldn’t treat €2,149 as money you are automatically missing. It is an asking rent, not necessarily the achieved rent, and a change of tenant can bring vacancy, advertising, cleaning, repairs and uncertainty about payment. Work out how many months of the proposed increase it would take to...