History of the temporary rentals

The concept of “rent” comes from a Latin origin that goes far in the time line in the world's history. During the Roman Empire, the lower classes used to rent in places called the "insulae" (buildings made of many floors with balconies), and they lived there. According to history, since there where no services of any kind, at night, people used to through all types of waste through the window. Moreover, it could also be mentioned that during feudalism times, the Lords used to have a type of “rental system” with their vassals in exchange of the food he grew there (among other things).

So, since the beginning of time, the social inequality existed, and the ones that have more income used to “rent” places for those who had less. According to some sources, the rental system started as a public thing, that is to say, the government used to take care of that, and then, it passed onto the private world.

Despite this information, there is no exact data on when, how or where, the idea of “renting” emerged.

Within time, societies began to set rules over rent, since the landlords would generally take advantage of the tenants. Thanks to this, limits were imposed over rent, and the obligations and liabilities of each party were established in writing.

Moreover, during the last few decades, thanks to Globalization, the amount of people moving from one place to the other grew enormously, and many people moved for short periods of time. This meant the beginning of the “temporary rental” system, since many people needed to stay in a city for just a couple of weeks or a few months. We could suppose that this type of rental system appeared in the USA, since many companies send their employees around the country, between States, for some months. This made it necessary for people to be able to rent for a short period of time and with everything included in the bill. So, temporary rentals were created. This allowed every business traveler, exchange students and “short-period visitors” to stay in a place with furniture, kitchen, and all appliances... as if they were living there. Within time, this became really popular all over the world, and not only for people who came to study or work, but to tourists who liked the idea of having the freedom and having their own apartment in cities like Barcelona, London, Paris, Miami, New York, and more…

More office buildings in Belgrano

Truth be told, nowadays, the accesses to the downtown areas of Buenos Aires are very complicated, and, therefore, a new business area is being searched. This new area, of course, is the neighborhood of Belgrano. In the last few years, many companies, both small and big, have chosen to move to the neighborhood of Belgrano. Without figuring out if it has been the cause or the consequence, the number of office buildings in Belgrano has increased surprisingly.

One of the reasons why some people and businesses have decided to install their offices in Belgrano is for the great communication the neighborhood has to offer in the whole the city. Belgrano is easy to reach from any point of the city and the province, even from the downtown area or the center of the city. You can get to Belgrano in a matter of minutes, by subway, bus, train, or car.

The office buildings that are being constructed in Belgrano these days are well adapted in order to satisfy all the needs, including amenities, services, the latest technology, and more. Within the types of amenities you may find in the buildings, we can mention Internet Wi-Fi, Business Centers, fully equipped offices, security at the entrance, in and out register, among others.

According the La Nacion newspaper, the businesses that usually install their offices in the neighborhood of Belgrano are those that “need little contact with the downtown area, such as design agencies, medical offices and laboratories, producers, and constructing businesses.”

The price for the offices in the neighborhood of Belgrano has increased, and the development of new offices continues to grow. Nevertheless, no sudden raises in the prices are expected in the near future.

Whether it is for its easy accessibility, or its latest technology facilities, the offices in Belgrano are a proof that the businesses keep expanding around the city of Buenos Aires, and that now you may find them somewhere else besides the downtown area.

Neighborhood growth: Villa Urquiza

During the last 5 years, the neighborhood of Villa Urquiza has grown a lot. Each day, there are more buildings and, to these days, there are only a few plots of land left to construct. According to some statistics, Villa Urquiza is the third neighborhood of the city that has had the greatest amount of constructions during the last eight years, after Palermo and Caballito.

One of the reasons why this neighborhood started to grow is the subway arrival. Since 2003, when the metro stations "Los Incas" and "Tronador" opened, Villa Urquiza started to become more noticeable. Likewise, according to what has been established, the metro line "B"will get to Monroe and Triunvirato, where people will be able to take the Mitre Train (branch J.L Suarez - Retiro). This has promoted that the construction companies began to build apartments in the area. Year after year, the number of new constructions in Villa Urquiza has increased significantly, which has provoked a raise in the prices of land and the apartments itself.

The neighborhood of Villa Urquiza delimits with the streets Av. De los Constituyentes, Av. de los Incas, Holmberg, and Crisólogo Larralde. The neighborhood has always been undermined by Saavedra and Belgrano, since they are very close and more popular. Nonetheless, as we have mentioned previously, since 2005, Villa Urquiza has increased the number of buildings and neighbors that has came to the area to live.

Besides the future subway connections, the neighborhood of Villa Urquiza offers a variety of fast routes to move around the city and get anywhere in a matter of minutes, since it has many accesses, such as Panamericana Highway and Av. General Paz.

On the other hand, besides the number of constructed new properties, the neighborhood has also grown in style; many people now request for properties of greater quality and comfort, which means that many apartments now offer amenities within the building.

It is expected that the neighborhood of Villa Urquiza continues to grow, both in the number of constructions and neighbors who live there. With the arrival of the subway, this is only a matter of time…

Different types of floors to put in your apartment

Nowadays, the variety of floors that exist to decorate your apartments is wide and great. Each day, there are more types, colors, and materials that can be used in your floors. The type of floors and its color will depend not only on your taste, but in the type of apartment you want to have, and that if it suits the type of decoration of the apartment in general.

For this reason, we will now mention some of the types ofloors you will find, in order you analyze which suits your needs best.

Ceramic floors: A ceramic floor is mostly chosen for apartments and houses. This is due mainly to its resistance and price. Also, they usually don’t require an intensive care and they are easy to install. When you are choosing ceramics, you should check they are resistant to erosion and scratches (which is measured through the “Mohs scale” –the higher, the more resistant). The quality and type of ceramics you may install will depend on the room you are planning to install it, the conditions of the floor, and the temperature and humidity of the room.

Stoneware floors: This type of floor is becoming really popular, specially the type which is most resistant to abrasion and scratches, due to its composition. Of course that the price of the latter is more expensive than other types.

Wooden floors: Wooden floors are usually more expensive than other types of floors, and they usually require a special care. Nonetheless, the warm feeling that it generates in a space cannot be compared to anything. Likewise, once the wooden floor has been placed (since it is the most complicated thing about choosing this type of floor), it lasts for a long time, and it is only a matter of keeping it in good conditions so that it lasts longer.

Laminate floors: This type of floor is an imitation of wooden floors, but they are cheaper and easier to install. There are different types of laminate floors, for big spaces, very busy places, and there are also many formats. Of course, there are also different types of quality, and that will influence on the price.

Smooth concrete floor: The good thing about smooth concrete floors is that you can put it in any type of surface. Likewise, it is ease to install and you will also avoid the dust and dirt from a regular work that other floors require when installed. Even though it is not as even as other floors, there are many colors and designs that make this type of flooring much more adaptable when it comes to decorating or renovating.

Carpet floors: Besides being expensive, according to the type of carpet you choose, this type of floor has its pros and cons. Even though the feeling on your feet when you walk or when you lay down is unique, when it comes to cleaning, problems may appear, since they usually have lots of hairs, and the like. Nevertheless, carpets give a unique warm atmosphere to the rooms.

As you can see, there is a great range of floors to put in your apartment; it will all depend on the amount of people that will go through there, the type of decoration you want to use, your likes, and how much you want to spend.

Current rental prices in Recoleta and Palermo

The neighborhoods of Recoleta and Palermo in Buenos Aires are very popular when it comes to finding an apartment for rent. Both neighborhoods of Buenos Aires offer a great number of means of transport, places to go out both day and night, and many other options. Plus, you will find many alternative, and types of apartments.

The neighborhood of Palermo is divided into many other sub-neighborhoods, and they are all really complete. Now, we will mention an estimative of the price ranges you may find in Palermo for apartments of 1, 2 and 3 rooms:

1 room: Highest price: 1200 dollars per month. Facilities and comforts it has: 40 squared meters –covered-; quality equipment and facilities; Wi-Fi in all common areas of the building; laundry room; Jacuzzi tub (in common area); solarium and wooden deck; Multiple Use Area; great location. Lowest price: 1300 pesos per month. Facilities and comforts it has: 24 square meters –covered-; Natural Gas; Telephone; 2 blocks from metro (line “D”)

2 rooms: Highest price: 3500 dollars p/ month. Facilities and comforts it has: Multiple Use Area; gym; swimming pool; solarium; barbecue; Security; parking space. Lowest price: 1500 pesos per month. Facilities and comforts it has: Near Av. Santa Fe and Pueyrredón; en-suite bathroom; Natural Gas; Telephone.

3 rooms: Highest price: 6000 dollars p/month. Facilities and comforts it has: two fully-equipped bathrooms, one with a Jacuzzi tub; two dressing rooms; kitchen with an island; separate laundry room; 2 Multiple Use Area; 2 gyms. Lowest price: 2000 pesos p/month. Facilities and comforts it has: 73 square meters; wide closets; Natural Gas; Telephone; bright apartment.

The neighborhood of Recoleta is one of the most exclusives neighborhoods in Buenos Aires. As such, it offers great quality apartments. Those buildings that have been built in the last few years usually offer many amenities within it. Within the options of the apartments in Recoleta, you may find the following:

1 room: Highest price: 4400 dollars p/month. Facilities and comforts it has: Terrace; 2 bathrooms; individual air conditioner; Security; Parking spaces (optional). Lowest Price: 1300 pesos p/month. Facilities and comforts it has: 21 square meters; 1 fully-equipped bathroom; Natural Gas; Telephone.

2 rooms: Highest price: 1600 dollars p/m. Facilities and comforts it has: Central Air conditioner; Car space; Gym; laundry room; quality details (furnished apartment). Lowest price: 1350 pesos p/m. Facilities and comforts it has: Central hot water; Elevator; Heating; Natural Gas; Telephone.

3 rooms: Highest price: 4500 dollars p/m. Facilities and comforts it has: 240 square meters; 2 en-suite rooms, one with a dressing room; study or 3^rd bedroom; building with amenities (24-hour security; swimming pool; gym; solarium; play area for kids; paddle court; locker rooms and showers; sauna; 2 fixed parking spaces, and courtesy parking space). Lowest price: 2600 pesos p/m. Facilities and comforts it has: 56 square meters; Running water system; Elevator; Heating; Natural gas; Telephone.

As you can see, there are a huge number of options, and you may find all types of apartments and facilities. You should bear in mind that these are some of the highest and lowest prices, but between them you will find many other options. Likewise, remember that you should add the maintenance fees to the rent fees; same will vary according to the amount of services and facilities you may have inside the building.