Buyers Guide

Buying a property in Spain can be a straightforward affair. But things can go wrong, and costs spiral, if you blunder into a purchase without any knowledge of the property market in Spain, so it’s up to you to do your homework.

Please note, however, that this overview is no substitute for legal or fiscal advice from a qualified professional. When buying property in Spain you should always use an independent lawyer.

1. Introduction
2. The Spanish property market in recent years
3. Overview of Spanish regions
4-1. Estate agents in Spain
4-2. Different types of estate agents & property brokers
4-3. Developers
4-4. Other Spanish property companies
4-5. Lawyers
4-6. Mortgage brokers
5. Overview types of property
5-1.Off-plan property
5-2.Newly-built property
5-3.Resale properties
6. Property location and surroundings
7.Background research before you buy
8.Defining your needs
9.Drawing up a clear brief
10.Getting ready to buy
11.House hunting in Spain
12.Property Visits – Part One
12.Property Visits – Part Two
13.Buying Resale Property – Part One
13.Buying Resale Property – Part Two
13.Buying Resale Property – Part Three
13.Buying Resale Property – Part Four
13.Buying Off-Plan – Part One
13.Buying Off-Plan – Part Two
14. Financial matters – Part One
14. Financial matters – Part Two
14. Financial matters – Part Three
15. Investing in Spanish property