Buying a House in Spain (2nd ed.)

"Buying a House in Spain provides everything one needs to know to buy a house in Spain whether for use as a vacation home, a base while starting a new working life, an investment or as somewhere to spend retirement. Anyone considering buying in Spain needs to understand the Spanish process of housebuying so this book is essential reading for anyone considering buying there; it tells readers all they need to know including: >How to raise finance and transfer currency >Finding and dealing with estate agents and other professionals >What inspections and surveys are necessary or advisable >Conveyancing and exchanging contracts >Arranging removals and taking pets >How to get power, water, and other services connected To help readers find their ideal home the book covers the entire country from Galicia to Murcia, not just regions such as the Costa del Sol already popular with expatriate buyers, with a regional guide explaining the characters of the different areas and the types and price of property to be found there.

Special features include: >Full coverage of the up-and-coming areas >Comparative tables of prices to show where to find the best value for money. >Information on the regions' geography, climate, and cuisine The book also gives essential information for when the purchase is complete from how to deal with builders and other craftsmen when restoring or renovating to making money from the house by renting it out.

Also provided is essential background information covering the history, culture and economy of Spain, its climate, visa, permit and residence regulations, the health care, banking and education systems, and more.