Buying A Property In Spain For Dummies

Buying a property abroad is one of the biggest decisions you'll ever make. But don't worry – your Spanish dream needn't become a nightmare. From finding an estate agent and arranging a mortgage to negotiating the best price and moving in, this book is packed with practical advice on every aspect of the Spanish property market. It leads you safely and simply through the legal, logistical, and financial minefields, helping you maximise your time and your money to enjoy a hassle-free property purchase.

It is the best time in ages to buy a home in Spain, and bargain hunters are doing just that. You may wish to join them, but need to make your way through the property maze with as few problems as possible and without overpaying for lawyers, estate agents and other useful advisers. Anthony Foster is just the person to lead you through the maze. He has lived and worked in Spain in property since 1981, helping thousands to buy with minimum fuss and cost. This 10th edition of his popular guide, first published in 1994, provides unrivalled detail as he draws on up-to-date examples from his own experience to reveal what all the paper work and extras - property taxes, electricity and water, wills, mortgages etc - will likely cost. It includes tax and legal changes made so far for 2012 and 2013 by the new Spanish government that was elected to power in November 2011. This guide gives you just what you need to budget as accurately as possible and to understand what your advisers are doing. It even goes into insurance, buying a vehicle, parking without getting towed away, choosing the right people to rent out your property if you wish, and other invaluable insights. Years of insight and experience have gone into it. Buy this book and discover why Anthony Foster has appeared on British TV programmes such as BBC's Working Lunch and Channel 5's Hot Property as the buyer's best friend and the cowboy property developer's worst enemy. Whether you just need the basics or want in-depth information, this is very probably the guide of choice for you. It even offers an 'after sales'service by providing contact details for any questions about what you read.

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This guide to buying a property in Spain offers first-hand advice on where to stay, dealing with estate agents and builders and the types of properties available. It covers building your own home, renovating a ruin and renting a cosy cottage. CONTENTS: Introducing Spain - narrowing the options - making a start - what and where to buy - the people involved - understanding the legal documents for a new property - money matters - before you go - linking it all together - buying other properties - timeshare and rental - cutting red tape - dealing with your finances - learning about culture - living life to the full - avoiding failure ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Illustrations: Maps, plans

Spain's property market has been bouncing back slowly, offering plenty of bargains compared with prices a decade ago. It is a buyers' market, but many legal and tax pitfalls may still await the unwary. It is important to work through this maze without putting savings at risk. Anthony I Foster is just the person to help you do that. In this 12th edition of his popular book, first published in 1994, he draws on 35 years' experience in Spain to provide unrivalled detail of how best to deal with lawyers, estate agents, builders, notaries, taxmen and others in the property selling and buying chain. He also explains what everything costs, helping readers to avoid unpleasant shocks that could bust their tight budgets. The guide is fully updated for main legal and tax changes since the previous edition. It is for property buyers who want to understand and keep track of what the professionals are doing in their name. The author, who has appeared on BBC and Channel 5 personal finance and property programmes as an independent expert on buying homes in Spain, even offers an 'after sales' service by providing his personal contact details for questions about information in the book.

This indispensable guide is packed with no-nonsense tips, money-saving hints and honest advice based on knowledge accumulated during the course of the author's 20 year career as 'The Spanish Property Doctor'. All of the key aspects of buying a property in Spain are covered, from choosing who to work with, common pitfalls to avoid and how to make the most of your property's money-making potential. This guide cuts through the jargon and myths of buying an overseas property, and should help to ensure that a reader's dream purchase doesn't turn into a nightmare.

Thinking about buying a house in Spain? Perhaps you're not sure how to go about it or what's available in your price range? Look no further than the Spanish Property Buying Guide 2004, the unique and practical must-have guide for the serious Spanish homebuyer from the publishers of the popular Mguides. With more than 380 pages, the comprehensive Spanish Property Buying Guide 2004 is packed with expertly researched information on how to buy in Spain, property prices, the different regions, maps, and case studies of those who have already managed the transition to Spanish life. Steps to buying: An authoritative and practical guide to the mechanics of buying a property in Spain, the Spanish Property Buying Guide 2004's Steps To Buying helps you to work out what you can afford and how to recognise potential problems with properties. This fully-informed guide negotiates the idiosyncracies of Spanish law, from finding your dream home to finalising ownership. It also answers key questions like How much do you really have to spend on solicitor's fees and taxes? All these questions and more are answered in this invaluable guide. Region Guide: This profiles the history, culture, cu