Viewing an Apartment
Use these phrases when you are visiting a potential rental property and talking to a landlord or real estate agent.
Key Phrases
¿Es posible que veamos el piso esta tarde si usted está libre?
Is it possible for us to see the apartment this afternoon if you are free?
💡 Use this to politely request a viewing using the present subjunctive.
Me gustaría saber si los gastos de la luz y el agua están incluidos en el precio.
I would like to know if the electricity and water bills are included in the price.
💡 A polite way to ask about additional costs using the conditional tense.
¿Cuánto es el depósito que tengo que pagar antes de mudarme al piso?
How much is the deposit that I have to pay before moving into the apartment?
💡 Use this to ask about the security deposit required upfront.
Quiero alquilar un piso que esté completamente amueblado porque no tengo muebles propios.
I want to rent an apartment that is fully furnished because I do not have my own furniture.
💡 Useful for explaining your furnishing requirements using a relative clause.
Este dormitorio es más grande que el otro, pero el salón tiene menos luz natural.
This bedroom is bigger than the other one, but the living room has less natural light.
💡 A helpful comparative structure to discuss different rooms during the viewing.
¿Cuándo estará disponible el piso para que los nuevos inquilinos puedan entrar a vivir?
When will the apartment be available so that the new tenants can move in?
💡 Asks about the move-in date using the subjunctive after 'para que'.
Es necesario que me diga si se permiten mascotas en este edificio de vecinos.
It is necessary that you tell me if pets are allowed in this apartment building.
💡 Use this to clarify building rules regarding animals.
El propietario me comentó que la cocina fue reformada el año pasado, lo cual es excelente.
The landlord mentioned to me that the kitchen was renovated last year, which is excellent.
💡 Uses past tenses to talk about renovations and updates.
¿Podríamos firmar el contrato esta semana si toda la documentación está en orden?
Could we sign the contract this week if all the documentation is in order?
💡 Uses the conditional to propose a timeline for signing.
Busco un barrio tranquilo donde pueda estudiar y trabajar sin mucho ruido de la calle.
I am looking for a quiet neighborhood where I can study and work without much street noise.
💡 Expresses preferences about the area using a relative clause.