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Will You Add? - Ten Top Tips to Buying a Property in Spain
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When we bought our first property in Spain, we broke every rule and guideline. We bought on the spur of the moment whilst on holiday, having done no research whatsoever. We dealt with an estate agent who we later discovered had a rather colourful history, we bought off-plan without ever visiting the site, we did not use a lawyer and so the list went on. It was very exciting and we were incredibly lucky. However, do not push your luck follow these guidelines. Get it right and you will have a wonderful asset that will give you and your family enormous enjoyment over the years as well as creating greater wealth.
1. Get the help of an Estate Agent
Your first step should be shop for a good estate agent, not shop for a property. Estate agents are a must in the UK and in Spain you cannot afford to be without one. Get yourself a good one, look at the websites; a good one will seem genuinely concerned about informing homebuyers, check out the testimonials. A reputable agent will help you to find the right property and take the headache out of property searches especially if you do not speak Spanish. However, a warning, think hard before going it alone without the help of an estate agent. In reality, buying privately will mean months of chasing people and worrying that you have not done everything you should. But if you do buy privately, then be very careful.
2. Nothing beats good legal advice
As with using an estate agent to look for the right property, make sure you have the right lawyer when making your final purchase. A good agent will recommend a local English speaking Spanish lawyer, who knows the area and all its regulations. It is amazing how many people are willing to buy something abroad without the use of a reputable lawyer. It is something they would never dream of doing in the UK.
3. Location, Location, Location
Remember the words of hotelier Conrad Hilton who, when asked what were the three keys to success, famously replied, Location, location, location. Fifty years later not only is it still true for the hotel business, but also for buying a home with resale value.
As in the UK, where you buy counts just as much as what you buy. Narrow your location choices to just a few places and think of resale value when considering a property, and will it make a good rental? Make sure necessary shops and services are located nearby and try and make sure surrounding properties are of a similar standard and size. And try and get something located near the town. Remember, buying the least expensive home in the best location is better than buying a beautiful home in an undesirable location.
4. Do your homework
Buying property abroad is an exciting experience; however one of the biggest mistakes investors make when it comes to buying property in Spain is failing to do their homework. You cannot do too much research into an area. Spain is a big place so first settle on a region. If it is unknown to you, try to visit the area as many times as possible so you can glean more than just one impression. Looking for property online and in newspapers and magazines should always be part of your strategy as it vastly increases your chances of finding what you want. If you are looking for property online, begin by making your initial searches as broad as possible. You can always narrow your searches later. Careful local research before you commit to buying can save much heartache later.
5 Stay Focused and do not be hasty
Stay within your budget and
Last night, my friend, Jos told me that when African elephants stand along the bank of a river to drink water, they instinctively adopt a very considerate and practical approach. Those who stand upstream wait until last to drink. Those furthest downstream first drink, then wash themselves in the river, so that the mud doesn’t affect the other elephants. Then the next one drinks, and so on, one by one, upstream. In this way, everyone gets clean, clear water to drink and bathe in. Teamwork makes the dream work.Then Jos told me about deer on steep mountain trails here in British Columbia. Evidently, when a deer is about to pass another on a narrow, slippery and treacherous trail, the deer at the highest point stops and waits until the other deer has passed. This is to avoid slipping and pushing the other deer over the edge. Some small minded, egotistical business owners seem to relish the prospect of pushing their competition “over the edge”, as
1. Get the help of an Estate Agent
Your first step should be shop for a good estate agent, not shop for a property. Estate agents are a must in the UK and in Spain you cannot afford to be without one. Get yourself a good one, look at the websites; a good one will seem genuinely concerned about informing homebuyers, check out the testimonials. A reputable agent will help you to find the right property and take the headache out of property searches especially if you do not speak Spanish. However, a warning, think hard before going it alone without the help of an estate agent. In reality, buying privately will mean months of chasing people and worrying that you have not done everything you should. But if you do buy privately, then be very careful.
2. Nothing beats good legal advice
As with using an estate agent to look for the right property, make sure you have the right lawyer when making your final purchase. A good agent will recommend a local English speaking Spanish lawyer, who knows the area and all its regulations. It is amazing how many people are willing to buy something abroad without the use of a reputable lawyer. It is something they would never dream of doing in the UK.
3. Location, Location, Location
Remember the words of hotelier Conrad Hilton who, when asked what were the three keys to success, famously replied, Location, location, location. Fifty years later not only is it still true for the hotel business, but also for buying a home with resale value.
As in the UK, where you buy counts just as much as what you buy. Narrow your location choices to just a few places and think of resale value when considering a property, and will it make a good rental? Make sure necessary shops and services are located nearby and try and make sure surrounding properties are of a similar standard and size. And try and get something located near the town. Remember, buying the least expensive home in the best location is better than buying a beautiful home in an undesirable location.
4. Do your homework
Buying property abroad is an exciting experience; however one of the biggest mistakes investors make when it comes to buying property in Spain is failing to do their homework. You cannot do too much research into an area. Spain is a big place so first settle on a region. If it is unknown to you, try to visit the area as many times as possible so you can glean more than just one impression. Looking for property online and in newspapers and magazines should always be part of your strategy as it vastly increases your chances of finding what you want. If you are looking for property online, begin by making your initial searches as broad as possible. You can always narrow your searches later. Careful local research before you commit to buying can save much heartache later.
5 Stay Focused and do not be hasty
Stay within your budget an
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2. Nothing beats good legal advice
As with using an estate agent to look for the right property, make sure you have the right lawyer when making your final purchase. A good agent will recommend a local English speaking Spanish lawyer, who knows the area and all its regulations. It is amazing how many people are willing to buy something abroad without the use of a reputable lawyer. It is something they would never dream of doing in the UK.
3. Location, Location, Location
Remember the words of hotelier Conrad Hilton who, when asked what were the three keys to success, famously replied, Location, location, location. Fifty years later not only is it still true for the hotel business, but also for buying a home with resale value.
As in the UK, where you buy counts just as much as what you buy. Narrow your location choices to just a few places and think of resale value when considering a property, and will it make a good rental? Make sure necessary shops and services are located nearby and try and make sure surrounding properties are of a similar standard and size. And try and get something located near the town. Remember, buying the least expensive home in the best location is better than buying a beautiful home in an undesirable location.
4. Do your homework
Buying property abroad is an exciting experience; however one of the biggest mistakes investors make when it comes to buying property in Spain is failing to do their homework. You cannot do too much research into an area. Spain is a big place so first settle on a region. If it is unknown to you, try to visit the area as many times as possible so you can glean more than just one impression. Looking for property online and in newspapers and magazines should always be part of your strategy as it vastly increases your chances of finding what you want. If you are looking for property online, begin by making your initial searches as broad as possible. You can always narrow your searches later. Careful local research before you commit to buying can save much heartache later.
5 Stay Focused and do not be hasty
Stay within your budget an
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As in the UK, where you buy counts just as much as what you buy. Narrow your location choices to just a few places and think of resale value when considering a property, and will it make a good rental? Make sure necessary shops and services are located nearby and try and make sure surrounding properties are of a similar standard and size. And try and get something located near the town. Remember, buying the least expensive home in the best location is better than buying a beautiful home in an undesirable location.
4. Do your homework
Buying property abroad is an exciting experience; however one of the biggest mistakes investors make when it comes to buying property in Spain is failing to do their homework. You cannot do too much research into an area. Spain is a big place so first settle on a region. If it is unknown to you, try to visit the area as many times as possible so you can glean more than just one impression. Looking for property online and in newspapers and magazines should always be part of your strategy as it vastly increases your chances of finding what you want. If you are looking for property online, begin by making your initial searches as broad as possible. You can always narrow your searches later. Careful local research before you commit to buying can save much heartache later.
5 Stay Focused and do not be hasty
Stay within your budget an
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5 Stay Focused and do not be hasty
Stay within your budget and keep focused on what you originally had in mind, it is all too easy to be tempted to buy something that is not what you really want. While you want to cast your net as wide as possible so that you don't miss out on your dream home, you don't want to be wasting time viewing property that is wholly inappropriate or completely unaffordable.
Therefore, you should draw up a realistic and accurate wish list. However, you must go looking for your home with an open mind. You'll soon realise that it is virtually impossible to find exactly what you want, so you may need to compromise on some issues, you prioritise your requirements.
6. Know why you are buying
Make sure you know why you are buying and what it is that you are seeking to achieve with your purchase. Is it a holiday home, a residential home or an investment. Are you looking for short-term gain or regular long-term income?
If buying for investment, it is vitally important that you understand the risk factor and you are comfortable with it.
7. The bigger house Is not always the better.
In any residential development, houses vary in size but if you are looking for maximum resale value do not always choose the largest house on the block. When determining market value, the homes nearest to yours are most important. If most of the nearby homes are smaller than yours then they can act as a drag on appreciation. On the other hand, if you buy a small or medium house in the development, the larger homes can pull yours up in value.
Do not assume that the more bedrooms you have the better the property is. In Spain two and three bedroom properties have the quickest sell-on value and you should try and stick with this when buying. Two bathrooms is a must and as most will tell you, a large kitchen is the heart of the home.
8. Money, money, money
The simplest fact is can you afford it? Stay within your budget and consider what you are buying and allow for extras. The cost of buying a property in Spain is much higher than in the UK, (VAT, lawyers fees, and taxes), so you must budget accordingly. Consider the pros and cons of buying abroad and always factor in costs including existing commitments and future expenses.
Buying a home is a rewarding experience but remember to invest in the location of your home first and foremost. Research is key in buying abroad and you have to have patience and time when making such a huge investment. If you remember that location is the primary factor in property, your money will continue to grow through the years and earn you your share in the property world.
9. Check the transport links.
Make sure there is a choice of budget airlines, and if possible more than one airport. Check out the road infra structure. People who rent property will want somewhere that is easy to get to and will often be attracted to those places with a nearby airport served by low cost airlines. Budget airlines have opened up huge areas of Europe, but do not assume they will always be there. What would happen should the airline close down the route?
10. Check the taxation and inheritance laws
Make sure you understand the tax implications inv
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