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Property Abroad
Buying Abroad - a little help
If you want to live in Spain we understand the first steps can be daunting.
How much is property?
Where should you live?
How are the laws different?
What about the horror stories I hear?
You can relax, as we can help.
We have a growing reputation for providing the very best in help, support and advice on the purchase of your Spanish property, and have a free guide that tells you the details on what to think about if you want to live in Spain.
We have close relationships with friends and colleagues who live in Spain and know all the important information you just can't get from a remote estate agent in England.
We have a massive and varied selection of villas, fincas and apartments to buy in Spain.
Our team based in England and Spain speak excellent english, so don't worry about language difficulties!
There are many other types of properties available, such as coastal apartments and holiday flats, or even country retreats and cortijos.
Whatever type you're looking for, Spain the Easy Way has also the information if you want to live in Spain.
 12 insider tips on How to find your dream home in Spain - and avoid the common mistakes that might turn your dream into a nightmare!"
By Neil Lewis, editor of Spanish Property Secrets (written by Peter Jones), the up to date report and advice on the Spanish Property scene.
Spanish property can make your dreams come true (but it can also turn into a nightmare if you are not careful).
Buying the wrong property (next to noisy neighbours), a high maintenance building or a property that loses its value and cannot be let out, is the worst case scenario - but one that can be avoided with planning and research.
The good news is that there are still great bargains to be found, sea views and fabulous towns and villages to live in, for example a 3 bed houses with views for less than the cost a London bedsit!
The Spanish light is fantastic, the food plentiful, succulent and cheap. It's one of the best places to live - so don't hold back, the opportunity won't be there for ever!
However, don't be rushed into a purchase either! Understanding the costs and commitment of your property is crucial if you want to succeed in finding your dream home and ending up with a valuable asset - rather than a millstone around your neck!
Here are our 9 top tips for successful buying in Spain:
Do you homework first! Don't go to Spain without knowing how the buying system works. You'll need to know how much you can borrow or spend and preferably have a mortgage agreed in principle.
Don't buy the first property that you see! Even if you fall in love with a property right away, make 3 or 4 or 5 visits (if possible) before you buy. Visit at night and in the morning for nightlife and traffic. Also, try to imagine what the house would be like at the height of the summer!
Look to buy in Spring - certainly before July when the hoards arrive - or after the summer rush.
Look for the new hot spots! Costa del Sol is expensive! Look at Costa de la Luz, The coast around Murcia and the Northern Atlantic coast.
Be prepared to buy off plan - even if it means a wait. At least you can secure your buying price at today's exchange rate and prices.
If buying in a traditionally Spanish area (ie Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia) it might be worth renting for a while first - as these areas are unlikely to see massive growth and you might as well take your time to get to know the area.
Towns on the coast dominated by German owners (eg Denia in Costa Blanca or Neja Coasta del Sol) may be a little cheaper, as the German property market has not performed strongly in the past 10 years, and hence the prices have not moved forward as fast as areas dominated by the Irish or Dutch.
Understand the full costs of buying and maintaining your property before you sign anything
Use an English speaking lawyer to check your purchase contract.
More and more people are enjoying Spain as Europe's 'Californian Coast' - and the migration of 'sun poor' Europeans is getting faster every year.
But the costs of buying in Spain will continue to rise in the years ahead, so now is the time to get on with your purchase.
So, in summary, if you are thinking about a dream home in Spain, now is the time to move fast. However, its important to do your research and get it right.
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