Buying Property in Spain

GUIDE TO BUYING PROPERTY IN SPAIN

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, Almeria, Murcia, Costa del Luz and the Costa Brava.

There are so many things to consider when 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.

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.

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These are the different pages in our Spanish property section:

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.

Handy Spanish mortgage calculator to give you an idea of the costs and charges you will incur when taking out a mortgage on a property in Spain.

The Spanish property market is a real mess at the moment. Spanish property expert Mark Stucklin who also writes for the Sunday Times gives us some facts and figures and tells us why the Spanish property developers, who are deeply in debt, are making things worse not better.

We look at the state of the Spanish property market using official statistics and we see if this gives us a clearer and more accurate picture of what is happening in the housing market in Spain.

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.

Many expats will have heard stories of other expats who have simply stopped paying the mortgage and have then handed the keys to the property back to the bank or other lender and just walked away. Is this story an urban legend or myth or is it a possible solution to your problem?

The 10 top tips to sell your property in Spain quickly.

Do you want to know where to find and buy cheap properties in Spain? This really informative article brings us all up to speed on the state of the Spanish property market.

How long will the Spanish property crisis last? The answer is fundamental to any attempt to sell. It will define any sale price and perhaps whether or not it is actually worth even trying to sell your property in Spain at the moment.

In this article we look at whether you should bother to use a property surveyor or a house surveyor when buying a new build property in Spain with a guarantee from the builder.

Interview with Spanish property expert Nick Snelling and author of the book "How To Sell Your Spanish Property In A Crisis" covering the Spanish property market, the credit crunch in Spain and the state of the Spanish economy.

A funny look at how the credit crunch in Spain is affecting the writer and author, Nick Snelling and his family.

Property Finders in Spain - Many people are now offering a service known as 'property finders' - this differs somewhat from the role of an estate agent.

Repossessions in Spain - Complete guide to property repossessions in Spain including how to avoid having your house or property repossessed and how to find and buy repossessions in Spain.

Considering moving to the Costa Blanca or buying property on the Costa Blanca? - This guide helps examine the different areas of the Costa Blanca and gives recommendations on what are the best areas of the Costa Blanca to move to and buy a property.

Time To Snap Up a Bargain Property in Spain? - Is it now the bottom of the Spanish property market and time to wade in and snap up those bargain Spanish properties?

Exchange rate disaster for Brits looking to buy in Spain - Update on how property prices on the Costa Blanca of Spain are being affected by exchange rate changes.

Spanish Property Buying Tips - This page has some great general property buying advice giving 14 tips which cover items you may not have even considered when buying property in Spain.

How to buy Spanish property safely and essential Spanish property advice - These great pages have some reality checks for people considering buying property in Spain. It is easy to come over to Spain and see lovely looking properties that you fall in love with and want to buy immediately! You need to employ exactly the sort of caution and due diligence you would use when buying property in your home country.

Spanish property prices - In common with many other countries, house prices in Spain have increased rapidly in recent years, this page looks at the reasons why Spanish property prices went up so much.

Current Spanish property market - Looks at the current state of the Spanish property market and whether Spanish house prices are moving up, down or staying the same.

Analysis of future Spanish house prices - Are Spanish property prices likely to keep rising as they have or is the Spanish property market set for a slowdown or even a property crash?

Where to buy property in Spain - We look at the advantages between buying in inland Spain or buying property in Spain on the lively (and more expensive) Spanish coast (costas).

Mortgages in Spain - We take a look at the many different ways you can finance buying your property in Spain and how much Spanish mortgages cost - and how to get a Spanish mortgage.

Costa Blanca Estate Agents - otherwise know in Spain as inmobiliaria, estate agents in Spain are unlicensed, we look at the ways in which Spanish estate agents operate and how they can help you find your dream home in Spain.

Costa Blanca lawyers - The most important person you need when buying property in Spain, your real-estate lawyer will be checking everything is in order with your proposed property purchase.

Costa Blanca surveyors - Most people buying property in Spain do not bother getting a property survey when they wouldn't think twice about buying a house elsewhere without one!

Buying Off Plan Property in Spain - A guide to purchasing property off-plan in Spain.

Structural surveys do exist in Spain and Costa Blanca surveyor Mark Paddon has produced a free 15 page buyer's guide to help increase awareness in the market highlighting common pitfalls and ways to avoid them.

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