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Overview: Buying Property in Spain
Whether you are looking for the holiday home of your dreams, a permanent home in the sun, buying to let, or for purely for investment sake
Overview: Spanish Property Market 2007
The Spanish Property market has been subjected to much one-sided press with unfair press stories centring on corruption and price reductions aimed squarely at Spain have knocked consumer confidence. Nubricks.com has just recorded its latest podcast entitled "The Great Spanish Property Debate" in which Spanish property experts give a realistic perspective of the current market in Spain
Spanish property market 2007 – Podcast >>
Buying to Rent
When buying to rent, location is the most important consideration when comes to holiday letting. Distance from the beach and nearest airport, shops and local entertainment are paramount.
Where to buy, buyers guide
This in an important issue which should be carefully considered before purchase – if you make the wrong decision it can be costly, bearing in mind reselling and re-purchasing costs.
Spanish Pueblo or Expat Community? >>
Buying Investment Property
It is usual for property bought purely for investment to be sold on before completion date, thereby making a grand profit before incurring the completion costs and taxes. The most popular investment property in Spain now are those on golf courses or ‘leisure complexs’, many of which are springing up along the coasts and further inland..
Buying Rural Property
Relatively unknown as yet to the foreign market, inland, country or 'rural property' is where you will find what is often called the 'Real Spain' - where property prices remain low compared to coastal areas.
Buying Rural or Country property >>
Buying a Holiday Home
What may be suitable for you, may not be for holidaymakers. If you need to cover a mortgage, or have bought purely for investment and want to rent out the property for the majority of the year, put serious consideration into the location.
Renting your Spanish Property
What income can I expect from renting my property? The number of bookings you can expect to generate and your resulting rental income will depend on a variety of factors.
Long Term Rentals in Spain
Enquiries for long term rental property has been steadily increasing over the past two years and now demand far outstrips supply. Owners are now being encouraged to opt for the long term option, providing them with a year round income
Renting from the Spanish
Renting property from the Spanish is a far cry from what we might be used to in the UK. Your landlord/landlady may be lovely, but remember it is their property and they will treat it as such.
Renting property from the Spanish >>
Letting Management Spain
You may own the most luxurious holiday property on the planet, but without the right approach to advertising and marketing that property, you simply will not get the bookings you require.
Managing the letting of your Spanish property >>
Management Companies
For absent owners, finding someone trustworthy to look after your property in your absence is essential. Problems can arise whilst the property is empty, i.e. water damage, electrical problems and insect infestations, which are common problems here in Spain and can de-value your property..
Owners Guide to Renting
When renting your property it can be very tempting to furnish your home as cheaply as possible. However, based on our experience, this is not a good idea. Holidaymakers expect their rental accommodation to be well equipped and comfortable.
Property Owners Guide to renting >>
Selling Property in Spain
The right marketing price is the most important consideration when selling in Spain. Find out what similar properties in the area are selling for and offer yours at a competitive price. Remember - your property is only worth what someone will pay for it!.
Hints & Tips on selling your property >>
Estate Agents in Spain
Often, many Agents in the same area will have the same property, but prices will vary. In general, the smaller the company, the less staff to pay and the lower the commission added - however this is not the case with all of them!
Choosing the right Estate Agent >>
Holiday Villas Costa Blanca
Choosing the right holiday accommodation for your needs is paramount. A mountain property may offer magnificent views, but car hire will be a necessity for access to local beaches and facilities. A budget apartment near the beach will provide all local amenities, but a noisy complex may not be your idea of a peaceful break
Holiday Villas on the Costa Blanca >>
Moving to Spain
Life in Spain is not always the idyllic existence that people expect, so find out as much as you can beforehand to avoid some of the pitfalls that are easy to fall into.
Moving to, and living in Spain >>
Working in Spain
You may have visions of working in Spain as being flexible, laid back and with plenty of time to enjoy the sun. The reality is that there is very little in the way of jobs for Brits.
Spanish Property Agents
Agents commission rates can fluctuate between 5% and 15%, sometimes up to 25%! The buyer therefore has to ask himself - is Spanish property worth the asking price? In many cases the answer will be no.
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