28/05/2021
How to find accommodation in a new country?
Finding digital nomad accommodation can be daunting for a first-timer, time-consuming for even experienced nomads, and can lead to your living costs spiraling if the wrong decisions are made.
How do location-independent entrepreneurs and digital nomads find apartments to live in? You may think this is an easy task, and nomads are living it up in AirBNBs or swanky hotels around the world. The reality I think is quite different – many nomads like not only a good deal, they want to get a place that suits them, so finding digital nomad accommodation can be a tricky and time-consuming thing.
Good internet is so important, it makes most hotels out of the question. Airbnb is the natural fallback choice, but even then, it is starting to get harder to find decent deals – landlords are starting to realize the values of their properties, there is plenty of demand, or there aren’t enough properties to go around of decent enough quality.
1) Set a budget. Set the budget you would like to pay per month, and then set a stretch budget.
2) Start with things you want to live near.
3) Speak to a coworking space. They probably have this question asked all the time “can you recommend anywhere to stay?“
4) Search nomad accommodation specialists.
5) Look for coliving places.
6) Look on Airbnb. Pull up the AirBNB map and match the areas you want, filter by what you need (WiFi, AC, or whatever), and then see what results you get.
7) Quickly check other holiday lettings websites.
😎 Search for “serviced apartments”. Serviced apartments are typically fully furnished, with cleaning and internet all ready to go.
9) Look on localized “classifieds” websites. Sites like CraigsList or Gumtree, the “free ad” style websites, normally have a holiday lettings or short term lets section.
10) Contact a real estate agent in the location.
11) Facebook groups. Search on Facebook for “location rent” and see what groups are suggested.
12) Find deals on the ground.
But if a good home is not enough for you in the new location, then by joining us you can meet inspiring people, stay productive & keep learning. Explore a new city together, learn from each other and share the skills you have attained that allow you to live this lifestyle 😉