1. What common mistake do most people make when buying a house in Spain?

Being impractical. It is certainly pleasant to daydream about getting a house in a charming Spanish village, but when money’s involved you have to be a little more realistic and practical. Hill top escapes are great for holiday homes but how fun will it be if you have business to do in the city and have to travel frequently? You may need something more accessible. Also if you plan to live there permanently you will probably want to be near shops, bars and entertainment, or have neighbors hat can speak good English.

2. Should I buy inland or coastal property?

Luckily if you go inland you will find many properties that are affordable. For your budget you can buy a place that has more space. You can also invest in fincas, country houses and rural townhouses, which let you have a beautiful garden or even a small farm.

If you choose to go to a coastal area, then you will need to get an apartment. Villas and townhouses by the sea are very expensive. However the advantage of a coastal home is that it’s a more international neighborhood as the people there are used to tourists. You don’t have to worry that your neighbors can’t speak English. But you also have to contend with lots of crowds during tourist season.

3. Should I invest off-plan or buy a resale property?

If you buy off plan you will be the first person to live in the property. Of course one advantage is that everything will be new and you don’t have to worry about costs of repair. There are some people though who feel that new properties don’t have the character of more historical houses. Another thing to think about is the newer prorties tend to have good community features, such as gyms or pools, and amenities like swimming pools. Furthermore off plan purchases can give you better value for money.