A Beach Paradise

Statistics and independent surveys show that an increasing number of people are considering buying a summer home in Spain. There are so many properties to pick from. There’s the 100 kilometers around the airports in Malaga, Granada, Murcia Alicante or Jerez, which have very convenient toll free roads leading to the Costas. Don’t forget the immense expanses of farmland in between. These include the famous Costas del Sol and Blanca but also include the increasingly popular Costas Calida and de la Luz.

One of the major players in the property rental and sales markets in southern Spain is the brilliant blue seas by the Straits of Gibraltar which has become even more accessible with Britain’s shared use of the Gibraltar airport. Thus there will be many low price carriers to bring people into the areas of Western Costa del Sol and the Costa de la Luz.

A COUNTRY ESCAPE

Spain isn’t just famous for its beaches. If you go inland, you will find that the towns and villas there are very picturesque, tranquil and full of history and culture-and both the visiting tourist and the person looking for land to buy will be able to find very affordable properties (seaside areas are usually more expensive).

It’s no mystery then that property buyers are more open to buying rural properties instead of the expensive coastal properties. However do take caution when buying there. Consult with a lawyer for legal advice. Choose someone who lives in the area where you will buy in so that he knows the ins and outs of that area. Why is this so important? Country land is not always supervised by local authority denomination. The outer boundaries of a property that has fallen into neglect may be used as a way of extending “reformed” property. There are also cases where a large property has been divided among the heirs of the original owner. This can lead to the property having a backlog of unpaid inheritance taxes and the delays of having to change the title under the name of the heirs before a legally recognized title can be given to the new buyer.

It’s clear that confidence in Spain’s real estate may have been smeared by cases of illegal property sales but with proper caution there’s no reason why you can’t buy your place in the Sun. With the proper research and consultation the process will be less stressful. Furthermore the joy of living in Spain is worth the effort.