Have a spare room in Spain? Learn what students need to know, how to find matching requests and how to offer your room privately.
Set the dates and explain the total cost
Work out when the room is available and the minimum stay. Someone coming to Spain on exchange needs to know whether the dates cover their semester. State the monthly rent, what is included and how any separate bills are split.
Describe the room from a student’s point of view
Give the neighbourhood and explain how to get to campus. Say whether the room has a desk, chair and Wi-Fi. Describe the shared spaces, who else lives there and how cleaning and guests are handled. Include photos of the room in daylight and of the space where the student would study.
Find matching requests and make a private offer
On the YOOS RENT Telegram board, look for housing requests in your city. Check the dates, budget and type of accommodation before contacting anyone. When a request matches your room, use the bot’s contact option on the listing and send your offer directly. You can share photos and details privately when you find a good match.
Sample first message
‘Hi, I saw you’re looking for a room in Valencia from February to June. I have one available in Benimaclet with a desk and Wi-Fi. Rent is €480 per month including internet; electricity and water are shared. If that works for you, I can send photos and show you the flat over a video call.’ Swap in your own dates, location and price.
Agree on arrival and move-out details
Write down the dates, payments, included bills and move-out terms. If the student is still abroad, offer a video viewing and agree on how they’ll pick up the keys. Share the house rules early so they have time to read them and ask questions.
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