here in Spain, since Brexit, itīs very hard to locate rental accommodation & yes, they check you out vigorously. Cash is not king, all rentals are through banks.
There were too many holiday people, come over, spend a few months in long term rentals, then leave without paying last few months rent or leaving huge electricity bills.
& now, most Brits are selling up and therefore lack of rentals...
glad to be in an apartment with sea views & a nice private roof solarium & balcony
