Many people are buying property in Spain either as a permanent home or as a second-home.
Of course one of the most popular areas for buying property in Spain is on the Costa Blanca coast which this website covers thoroughly.
Also popular is the Costa del Sol, Costa del Almeria, Murcia, Costa de la Luz & the Costa Brava.
As well as property prices consider also the best areas for jobs and work as otherwise you might buy a lovely house but not be able to find work.
This is a great way of finding out if you like the area first before you buy – or you may decide that renting is the best option anyway.
Be sure to read our complete guide to to the best places to retiring in Spain.
In my experience many people love Spain initially, then end up moving on for various reasons, often just a change of scenery. They get bored. You do get used to the blue skies, sunshine and beaches, as incredible as it sounds. Even worse some people actually dislike living in Spain!
Our section on moving to Spain is an essential read BEFORE you commit to buying or renting a property.
There are so many things to consider if you are thinking of buying property in Spain – you are investing a substantial amount of money and the chances are you are unfamiliar with the local laws, regulations and customs.
You can have problems when buying property in Spain and indeed you have probably seen some television programmes in which people have had unforeseen disasters occur.
Obviously you will need to get a comprehensive home insurance policy taken out on your new home. We also have a helpful car insurance page.
We would simply say to you that thousands of people have already bought Spanish property safely, it is just a case of being very careful and cautious and if in doubt walk away as there is so much choice of properties that it is best to be safe than sorry.
Using professionals to assist you in the buying process is of course vital.
In this buyers guide to buying and purchasing property in Spain we have many pages covering all the different subjects concerning your property purchase.
By reading our articles we hope to help you become wiser and better informed BEFORE you buy your property in Spain.
These are the different pages in our Spanish property section:
We ask one of Spain’s top estate agents if Spanish house prices are up or down?
Expose of those free or very cheap property inspection trips to Spain.
Many non-resident owners of property in Spain are unaware that they must submit an annual tax return, we look at their obligations and taxes on Spanish property for non-residents.
We look at the market for property repossessions and foreclosures in Spain and ask if this is the right time to buy a distressed property in Spain.