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.
From the Author
'After 38 years of corporate life, work was giving little satisfaction. A change was necessary. I wanted to stop work but knew I couldn't simply retire and live happily in the UK. I still needed a challenge. Finally I decided to move to Spain. Why? Because Spain is relatively close to home, it has an excellent climate and the cost of living is lower than in Northern Europe. During my life I've made some good and bad decisions - but coming to Spain was one of the best I've made.
I now live in a town house, on the edge of a Spanish village. The back door opens onto a path leading to the mountains. The front bedroom window overlooks the Med only a few kilometres away. The neighbours are all Spanish. It doesn't get much better than that.'
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