Lucky us!
I have signed a yearly contract for 3 bedroom townhouse with pool not far from Peyia stadium. 420 euros a month plus utilities (yes, this kind of prices still exist).
Sunseekers real estate agency found it for me. I am happy kids and me have a roof over our heads, and hopefully Daddy comes to see us, too!
It is true that long-term rental market here has gone wild, not unlike in the 90s in Russia. I literally saw a 2 bed flat without a pool, in the basement, unfinished, the walls even not plastered, being offered for 400 e a month by the owners. With a promise to finish it in a month. It is going to be very nice when finished, I am sure.
It is also true that one can find a good property for rent if search hard and have some luck.
There are quite a few families with kids around who suffer from the wilderness of the rental market, there was a cry for help on PEG expat group to get a property, and agents are exhausted indeed. Many landlords prefer to keep the properties empty rather than let out. I sort of understand them even being on the other side of the fence myself, because I know how easily a few small children can ruin a place. However if there is a decent damage deposit, it would be OK to let out all these properties sitting empty around Peyia.
Thank you for your help in a tough moment for me, Moira and Dave! I am looking forward to life in Peyia. Kids start summer school tomorrow and we move to the townhouse the day after.
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